Main Entry: au·tho·rize

Pronunciation: \ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīz\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): au·tho·rized; au·tho·riz·ing

Date: 14th century

1 : to establish by or as if by authority : sanction <a custom authorized by time>
2 : to invest especially with legal authority : empower <authorized to act for her husband>
3 archaic : justify 1a

— au·tho·riz·er noun