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

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

That union’s members also have authorized their union’s leaders to call a strike at their discretion.

From Los Angeles Times

At least 46 states operate nondomiciled driver’s license programs, which allows immigrants who are authorized to work in the country to drive commercial vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1990, Congress authorized giving temporary shelter to non-citizens from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster or “extraordinary and temporary conditions” that prevent them from returning there.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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