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 next phase of the investigation will examine renovations carried out at the bar, including materials used, fire-safety measures and the venue’s authorized capacity to determine any criminal liability, Pilloud said.
In the first eight months of 2025, the Los Angeles metropolitan area authorized slightly fewer new housing units than the Austin, Texas, metro, despite having five times the population, according to census data.
This summer, the Pentagon authorized up to 600 military lawyers to work for the Department of Justice.
From Los Angeles Times
A sponsorship manager for a Fortune 500 company that had previously backed Shumake said he was not authorized to discuss the decision to end its relationship with the driver.
From Los Angeles Times
The company said in response to a request from Barron’s that “licensed sales of the H200 to authorized customers in China will have no impact on our ability to supply customers in the United States.”
From Barron's
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