authorized

American  

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

adjective

1. given or endowed with authority.

   an authorized agent.

2. duly sanctioned.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-authorized adjective
• self-authorized adjective
• unauthorized adjective
• well-authorized adjective

Etymology

Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A company spokeswoman said in February that all employees at the plant were authorized to work in the U.S., and that the investigation targeted suppliers, not Fuyao.

From The Wall Street Journal

The transaction included an email address and listed two phone numbers to call if I had not authorized it.

From MarketWatch

Last month, Disney requested an investigation to sort out Paul’s and Mortensen’s differing accounts of the February incident, according to people close to the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly the sensitive situation.

From Los Angeles Times

The tender offer is part of a new $300 million stock buyback authorization authorized by the board of directors, Scholastic said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nikolic said he was authorized to share the materials to negotiate his exit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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