authorized

[ aw-thuh-rahyzd ]

/ ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

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adjective

given or endowed with authority: an authorized agent.

duly sanctioned.

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Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM authorized

qua·si-au·thor·ized, adjectiveself-au·thor·ized, adjectiveun·au·thor·ized, adjectivewell-au·thor·ized, adjective

Words nearby authorized

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How to use authorized in a sentence

In our continuing effort to make our services available to people everywhere, if we receive a properly scoped request from an authorized entity, it may be necessary to withhold access to certain content in a particular country from time to time.
Twitter restricts numerous high-profile accounts in India following ‘legal demand’|Manish Singh|February 1, 2021|TechCrunch
The two authorized vaccines use a novel approach that had never been used in an authorized vaccine, while Merck employed a more traditional approach.
New coronavirus variants accelerate race to make sure vaccines keep up|Carolyn Y. Johnson, Laurie McGinley, Joel Achenbach|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Only authorized vehicles are allowed to get past barricades, officials said.
How to get around — and avoid — downtown Washington during the inauguration. It won’t be easy.|Luz Lazo|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
The government’s existing supply of the first authorized vaccine can be stretched further after pharmacists began to notice that vials contain more than the expected five doses.
FDA says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine contains extra doses, expanding nation’s supply|Fenit Nirappil|December 17, 2020|Washington Post

Businesses withstand personal identity and background checks for authorized representatives and field workers.
What’s behind the badge that powers Google’s local trust layer?|Justin Sanger|October 13, 2020|Search Engine Land
“Telling employees to stick to authorized legal boundaries is a good thing,” he said Wednesday when asked about the quote.
CIA Interrogation Chief: ‘Rectal Feeding,’ Broken Limbs Are News to Me|Kimberly Dozier|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because you were covering up for actions that may or may not have been legally authorized.
After Torture Report, Our Moral Authority As a Nation Is Gone|Nick Gillespie|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After the federal investigation concluded, they authorized him to close the facility.
Two Texas Regulators Tried to Enforce the Rules. They Were Fired.|David Hasemyer, InsideClimate News|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the security preparations publicly.
CIA Offers New Security Checks for ‘Torture Report’ Spies|Shane Harris, Kimberly Dozier|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perhaps most controversially, HKND is authorized to expropriate land wherever it wants.
China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution|Nina Lakhani|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A special agent is authorized to do a specific thing, to sell a home, buy a horse, or effect some particular end or purpose.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
The company declines to pay because the agent made a lower rate than was authorized by his company.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
A principal is liable for the statements and representations of his agent that have been expressly authorized.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Those who collect taxes without being duly authorized by Government, or misappropriate public funds.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
A company cannot purchase its own shares unless by charter or statute such action is clearly authorized.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles