authorized

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adjective

au·​tho·​rized ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce authorized (audio)
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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

authorized

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past tense and past participle of authorize

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Adjective an authorized biography of the former president
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The judges’ ruling also said a political party cannot be an authorized committee for a single candidate because each party supports multiple candidates. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 But the recent arrests have highlighted an important distinction between having rules and preventing someone with authorized access from breaking them. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Both processes are meant to be performed by Hunker and its authorized installation partners, so the unit isn't designed to be removed/installed back and forth by the buyer to convert from camper van to work van on a regular basis. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Owners are advised to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW dealership for a free inspection. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authorized

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

Adjective

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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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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