authorize
verb (used with object)
to give authority or official power to; empower.
authorise
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a variation of
authorize.
Example Sentences
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It is not clear whether Apple would authorise such a move.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Whether a parade will now be permitted is a different matter – the High Court did not authorise one.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Environmentalists in France were outraged Tuesday as parliament looked set to authorise some farmers to use two bee-harming pesticides banned in France but allowed in the European Union.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
In late May, Zelensky confirmed Ukraine had formally asked the US to authorise licensed production of Patriots.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
We fear our best zeal for the drama will not authorise us to deny that Covent-garden and Drury-lane have succeeded to the Bank-side in every species of fame!
From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Charles Hindley
