authorized
AmericanOther Word Forms
- quasi-authorized adjective
- self-authorized adjective
- unauthorized adjective
- well-authorized adjective
Etymology
Origin of authorized
Example Sentences
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The company said in November that its board had authorized a $500 million stock buyback, looking to offset a part of the share dilution from its stock-based compensation plans.
In addition, under the new policy, "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized Department personnel."
From Barron's
Purchases during the presale will only be authorized if they are completed using a payment method that has a billing zip code from a qualifying county.
From Los Angeles Times
“Western Star” is thus the rare authorized biography that keeps its subject at arm’s length.
The move is part of a five-year pilot program authorized by a bill signed in 2023 that was designed to combat speeding and an alarming rise in traffic deaths.
From Los Angeles Times
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