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

Synonyms of authorized

• official

Examples of authorized in a Sentence

an authorized biography of the former president

Recent Examples on the Web

Under California law, police agencies are required to adopt detailed usage and privacy policies governing license plate data, restrict access to authorized purposes, and regularly audit searches to prevent misuse. —Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026

In such arrangements, the parties typically split the payments, with the authorized entity completing the reimbursement paperwork and the ineligible provider ostensibly performing the services billed. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

Failing to comply with the lawful direction of an authorized individual. —Julia Coin february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Excursions like an authorized Yellowstone Tour or snowshoeing with a guide are likely to cost $100 per person or more. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of authorize

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for authorized

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised