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Synonyms & Similar Words
approved
sanctioned
licensed
certified
accredited
validated
verified
confirmed
ratified
endorsed
permitted
allowed
empowered
enabled
legitimate
official
recognized
rightful
lawful
legal
justified
warranted
supported
backed
sponsored
authorized
commissioned
delegated
mandated
officialized
legitimized
formalized
Meaning of Authorized
The primary meaning of the word "Authorized" is having official permission or approval to do something.
Definitions
- Having official permission or approval to do something
- Officially recognized or approved as being genuine or valid
- Given official power or permission to act on behalf of someone or something
Etymology of Authorized
The word "Authorized" comes from the Old French word "authoriser", which is derived from "auctor", the Latin word for "author" or "creator", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
Historically, the term has been used to describe official permission or approval, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, including law, business, and everyday language
Example Uses
- The company is authorized to operate in multiple countries
- She is an authorized representative of the organization
- The police officer was authorized to make arrests
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unauthorized
unapproved
unsanctioned
uncertified
unaccredited
invalidated
unverified
unconfirmed
rejected
denied
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
unauthorized
unofficial
illegitimate
informal
unlawful
illegal
unjustified
unwarranted
unsupported
unbacked
unsponsored