Synonyms of authorized

Verb


1. authorize, authorise, pass, clear, permit, allow, let, countenance

usage: grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"

2. empower, authorise, authorize, appoint, charge

usage: give or delegate power or authority to; "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"

Adjective


1. authorized (vs. unauthorized), authorised, accredited, commissioned, licensed, licenced, approved, sanctioned, canonized, canonised, glorified, empowered, sceptered, sceptred, lawful, legitimate, official

usage: endowed with authority

2. authoritative, authorized, authorised, official (vs. unofficial)

usage: sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"

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Definition and meaning of authorized (Dictionary)