authorized

adjective

au·​tho·​rized ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce authorized (audio)
Synonyms of authorizednext
1
: endowed with authority
an authorized representative
2
: sanctioned by authority : having or done with legal or official approval
an authorized biography
an authorized translation

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an authorized biography of the former president
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Under Turkish labor law, once an authorized union initiates a legal strike, active worker participation is required to complete the process. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026 In Illinois, the implications threaten not only individual households but also the viability of the Chicago area’s independent authorized SNAP retailers. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The authorized returns announced Thursday covered nine localities that had been evacuated. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 On Thursday, the Times reported that Musk authorized spending between $100 million and $120 million on campaign operations in at least eight states this year, including the competitive Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan and Ohio. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for authorized

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Etymology

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of authorized was in the 15th century

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