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adjective au·tho·rized \ ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd \
|Updated on: 22 Jun 2018

Definition of authorized

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

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First Known Use of authorized

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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authorized Synonyms

Synonyms

official, sanctioned;

Antonyms

nonofficial, unauthorized, unofficial, unsanctioned;

Near Antonyms

illegal, illegitimate, illicit, impermissible, lawless, unlawful, wrongful;

unapproved, unlicensed, verboten;

Related Words

lawful, legal, legitimate, licit, permissible, regulation;

approved, endorsed (also indorsed);

abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported;

certified, licensed;

authoritative, canonical, ex officio;

semiofficial;

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