authorized
adjective
au·tho·rized
ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
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
Examples of authorized in a Sentence
an authorized biography of the former president
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Earlier this month, an authorized parts dealer for Sonos accidentally leaked images of the over-the-ear headphones with a premium price tag of $450, putting the product in direct competition with the Apple AirPods Max.
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
The program includes home energy assessments and vetting for authorized contractors
The nonprofit Colorado Clean Energy Fund will administer the program.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
The program includes home energy assessments and vetting for authorized contractors
The nonprofit Colorado Clean Energy Fund will administer the program.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for authorized
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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