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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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
Langston had repeatedly balked at testifying before a grand jury in L.A., according to sources not authorized to discuss ongoing criminal proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times
If ICE officers are looking for a specific person, they can go to their home, though they are not authorized to enter forcibly without a warrant signed by a judge.
In 2023 a federal judge in California authorized a settlement ending the policy.
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