authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of authorized¹

authorize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

First, he posted that he had authorized federal troops to protect what he dubbed “War ravaged Portland” with “Full Force, if necessary.”

From Salon

Moreno, 79, explored selling the team three years ago but is not expected to do so this winter, according to people familiar with his thinking but not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times

Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case but not authorized to speak publicly said investigators recovered various items from the home, including electronics and computers.

From Los Angeles Times

DeSimone said his client was trying to speak to federal agents to inform them that his employees had documentation to prove they were authorized to work in the U.S. but that the agents ignored him.

From Los Angeles Times

A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said no such concessions were made to get the program back on the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accredited 
• certified 
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• lawful 
• legitimate 
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• recognized www.thesaurus.com
• sanctioned