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Synonyms

authorized

American  
[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

adjective

  1. given or endowed with authority.

    an authorized agent.

  2. duly sanctioned.


Other Word Forms

  • quasi-authorized adjective
  • self-authorized adjective
  • unauthorized adjective
  • well-authorized adjective

Etymology

Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The company said in response to a request from Barron’s that “licensed sales of the H200 to authorized customers in China will have no impact on our ability to supply customers in the United States.”

From Barron's

That means the company is now authorized to buy back up to $2.9 billion worth of its stock, which represents about 7.4% of the company’s market capitalization of $39.4 billion as of Monday’s close.

From MarketWatch

As assistant attorney general, Delrahim authorized a lawsuit seeking to block the deal, saying it would have cemented Visa’s monopoly in online debit transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chevron is the only company authorized to ship Venezuelan oil to the United States -- an estimated 200,000 barrels per day, according to a Venezuelan oil sector source.

From Barron's

Weiss viewed the segment late Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times