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Synonyms

authorized

American  
[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

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

Etymology

Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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People close to the morning program who were not authorized to comment publicly believe King would return for another contract.

From Los Angeles Times

And he has authorized electricity grids to deploy backup generators at major sites like data centers.

From Barron's

And he has authorized electricity grids to deploy backup generators at major sites like data centers.

From Barron's

On Tuesday, GM raised its dividend by 20 percent and announced it had authorized $6 billion in new share repurchases.

From Barron's

But according to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the alleged publicity stunt was not authorized.

From Los Angeles Times