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Meaning of authorized
Having official permission or approval for something
Etymology of authorized
The word "authorized" comes from the Old French word "autoriser", which is derived from the Latin words "auctor" meaning "author" or "originator" and the suffix "-ize" which means "to make" or "to do"
Historically, the word has been used to describe someone or something that has been given official permission or approval, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
accredited
certified
licensed
sanctioned
approved
permitted
allowed
empowered
enabled
legitimate
official
validated
verified
confirmed
ratified
recognized
acknowledged
accepted
endorsed
supported
authorized
sanctioned
warranted
justified
legitimate
lawful
legal
official
proper
rightful
correct
genuine
authentic
bona fide
credible
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
Definitions
- Having been given official permission or approval for something
- * Officially recognized as being genuine or of high quality
- * Given the power or authority to do something
Usage Examples
- The company is authorized to operate in multiple countries
- * She is an authorized representative of the organization
- * The police officer was authorized to make the arrest
Antonyms
unauthorized
unapproved
disallowed
prohibited
forbidden
rejected
denied
refused
unlicensed
unsanctioned
illegitimate
unofficial
improper
incorrect
fake
false
fraudulent
untrustworthy
unreliable
unverified
uncertified
unaccredited