Authorized Version
noun
an English version of the Bible prepared in England under James I and published in 1611.
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Also called King James Version.
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British Dictionary definitions for authorized version
Authorized Version
noun
the Authorized Version an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 under James IAlso known as the: King James Version, King James Bible
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