authorized

[ aw-thuh-rahyzd ]

adjective

1. given or endowed with authority:

   an authorized agent.

2. duly sanctioned.

Other Words From

• quasi-author·ized adjective
• self-author·ized adjective
• un·author·ized adjective
• well-author·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of authorized¹

authorize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Thirty-two were only charged with not complying with a direction from an authorized officer related to safety, while another 138 were charged with disruption of a major facility.

From Salon

Soon they will be authorized in Germany: the first drugs against Alzheimer's disease that are intended to slow down the progression of the condition.

From Science Daily

This is the first authorized doc about Bogart.

From Salon

Biden authorized the Ukrainian military to use long-range American-made missiles against Russia last weekend, responding to Russia deploying North Korean soldiers to the battlefield in its ongoing war effort.

From Salon

"Congress will still decide whether authorized or unauthorized programs get funding," Smetters said.

From Salon

Related Words

• accredited
• certified
• commissioned
• lawful
• legitimate
• licensed
• recognized
• sanctioned