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Synonyms

authorized

American  
[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /

adjective

  1. given or endowed with authority.

    an authorized agent.

  2. duly sanctioned.

Other Word Forms

  • quasi-authorized adjective
  • self-authorized adjective
  • unauthorized adjective
  • well-authorized adjective

Etymology

Origin of authorized

authorize + -ed 2

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