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

State officials, however, said the drivers were not “illegal immigrants” and that they were authorized to work in the country by the federal government.

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The number of Mexican residents, both authorized and unauthorized, reached a high of nearly 13 million in 2007 before ebbing due to an improved economy in Mexico, a recession in America and enhanced border security.

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The attackers bypassed Claude's safety mechanisms by convincing the AI they were legitimate cybersecurity professionals conducting authorized testing, according to the company.

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On top of that, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act authorized about $1 billion in AI funding, and the administration says more loans, grants and tax incentives for AI infrastructure will shortly follow.

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The cleanup sites, including Parcel C, are still fenced off, and only those with authorized credentials are allowed onto the property.

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Related Words

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