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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Animals must be inspected by an authorized veterinarian/official within 5 days prior to movement.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The city has 515 authorized positions, 461 of which are currently filled, according to city spokesperson Kristyn Nelson.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
There is an authorized march on June 14.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 June 2026
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The city has 515 authorized positions, 461 of which are currently filled, according to city spokesperson Kristyn Nelson.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
There is an authorized march on June 14.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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