authorized
AmericanOther Word Forms
- quasi-authorized adjective
- self-authorized adjective
- unauthorized adjective
- well-authorized adjective
Etymology
Origin of authorized
Example Sentences
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The standoff between Newsom and Duffy began in June when Duffy carried out a nationwide audit into state programs that issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants who were authorized to work in the country.
From Los Angeles Times
It also said it authorized a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program.
From Barron's
In the suit, Kwatra says managers had authorized him to dole out extra gift cards to clients as an incentive to keep their business.
A person close to Weiss who was not authorized to comment publicly said Paramount had no say on the Alfonsi piece.
From Los Angeles Times
A quick way to lengthen your credit history is to have a trusted person — who, critically, has fantastic credit — add you as an authorized user on their oldest, most spotless credit card.
From MarketWatch
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