authorized

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adjective

au·​tho·​rized ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce authorized (audio)
Synonyms of authorizednext
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: 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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Human commanders are expected to designate authorized targets and establish mission parameters before launch. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 For footwear, Adidas remains the authorized seller of official soccer jersey and other products that include Messi shoes and soccer cleats. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The company’s case is that these protections let the agent act on authorized tasks without exposing passwords directly to the AI. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The frameworks’ safety guardrails were bypassed by describing the operation as an authorized penetration test. — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authorized

Word History

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 14 Oct. 2026.

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