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>3archaic : justify 1a

— au·tho·riz·er noun