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Definition of authorized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
approvalUS having official permission or power from an authorityUS
- Only authorized personnel can enter this area.
- She logged in using an authorized company account.
- Only authorized drivers may operate this vehicle.
Expressions with authorized
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people who have official permission to enter a place
Only authorized personnel only are allowed in the lab.
person officially allowed to act for another in formal situations
Only an authorized representative can sign the contract for the company.
business officially approved to sell particular products or services
You should buy the camera from an authorized dealer for full warranty coverage.
person officially permitted to perform certain actions or access specific resources
Only an authorized person may unlock the secure storage room.
person or company officially allowed to act for another
Contact the authorized agent for warranty service.
having official permission or power given in the correct way
Only duly authorized personnel may enter this area.
permission granted to enter or use specific place system or information
Only staff with authorized access may open the laboratory door.
business that has official permission to sell another company's products
Only an authorized distributor can provide a valid warranty for these parts.
maximum number of shares a company can issue
The company increased its authorized stock to raise more capital.
maximum shares a corporation can issue legally
The company increased its authorized shares to raise more capital.
Origin of authorized
Latin, auctor (author) + ize (to make)
Terms with authorized included in their meaning
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authorized
sanctioned by authority
religious leader
person authorized to perform religious ceremonies
crown authority
authorized or established by royalty
supervision
person authorized to supervise or manage something
business
authorized seller of a company's products
politics
person authorized to act as representative for another
communication
formal or authorized methods of communication
bureaucracy
paper that provides proof or information authorized by a government or organization
substitute agent
person authorized to act for another
work
begin a period of authorized absence from work
employment
authorized time away from work to care for an adopted child
authorized user
person authorized to use a financial card
legal
officially provided or authorized by a national or local public authority
document law
public official authorized to certify papers, witness signing and administer oaths
documents
mark made on papers by an authorized device showing formal recognition
official production
to produce currency legally by a government or authorized institution
not allowed
not officially accepted, permitted, or authorized
authority
completely authorized or qualified
authorization
officially authorized or approved
authority
officially approved or authorized to act
status
in a formal or authorized way or in an official role
rules
allowed or authorized by rules
legally mandated
specified or authorized by law or rule
authorized access
available only to certain authorized groups or individuals
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- French:autorisé, ...
- German:autorisiert, ...
- Italian:autorizzato, ...
- Spanish:autorizado, ...
- Portuguese:autorizado, ...
- Chinese:经授权的, ...
- Japanese:許可された, ...
- Arabic:مُخَوَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מוּרְשֶׁה, ...
- Russian:уполномоченный, ...
- Ukrainian:уповноважений, ...
- Hindi:अधिकारिक, ...
Definition of authorize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
authorityUS give official permission for somethingUS
- The manager will authorize the purchase by tomorrow.
2.
managementUS delegate authority to someoneUS
- The director authorized her assistant to sign the documents.
Origin of authorize
Latin, auctor (originator)
Examples of authorize in a sentence
Only the director can authorize such a large expenditure. The manager authorized the team to proceed with the project. The board authorized the CEO to negotiate the deal.
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- French:autoriser, mandater, ...
- German:genehmigen, ermächtigen, ...
- Italian:autorizzare, delegare, ...
- Spanish:aprobar, delegar, ...
- Portuguese:autorizar, delegar, ...
- Chinese:批准, 委任, ...
- Japanese:許可する, 委任する, ...
- Arabic:خَوَّلَ, رَخَّصَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַשֵּׁר, לְהַאצִיל סַמְכוּת לְ, ...
- Russian:разрешать, уполномочивать, ...
- Ukrainian:дозволяти, уповноважити, ...
- Hindi:अधिकृत करना, अधिकार देना, ...
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