authorizing
ˈɔːθəraɪzɪŋ
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Definition of authorizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

permissiongranting the power to act
  • The authorizing officer delegated tasks to the team.
  • The authorizing document was signed by the manager.
  • An authorizing signature is required for this transaction.
empowering enabling
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Origin of authorizing

Latin, auctor (author) + izare (to make)

Terms with authorizing included in their meaning

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police order
legal document authorizing police actions
corporate
document authorizing a specific vote at a meeting
legal
official document authorizing arrest of a person
government legislation
proposed law for raising revenue or authorizing spending by government
manufacturing document
document authorizing the manufacture of items
office paperwork
document authorizing a purchase
trade payment paper
document authorizing deferred payment for goods
authorization
written document authorizing obtaining goods

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  1. French:habilitant, ...
  2. German:ermächtigend, ...
  3. Italian:autorizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:autorizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:autorizante, ...
  6. Chinese:赋权的, ...
  7. Japanese:権限を与える, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَوَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַסְמִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:уполномочивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уповноважуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिकार देने वाला, ...
authorize US
ˈɑːθəraɪz
See also: authorise (UK)

Definition of authorize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
authorityUSgive official permission for somethingUS
  • The manager will authorize the purchase by tomorrow.
approve permit sanction
2.
managementUSdelegate authority to someoneUS
  • The director authorized her assistant to sign the documents.
commission empower
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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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  1. French:autoriser, mandater, ...
  2. German:genehmigen, ermächtigen, ...
  3. Italian:autorizzare, delegare, ...
  4. Spanish:aprobar, delegar, ...
  5. Portuguese:autorizar, delegar, ...
  6. Chinese:批准, 委任, ...
  7. Japanese:許可する, 委任する, ...
  8. Arabic:خَوَّلَ, رَخَّصَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַשֵּׁר, לְהַאצִיל סַמְכוּת לְ, ...
  10. Russian:разрешать, уполномочивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозволяти, уповноважити, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिकृत करना, अधिकार देना, ...
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