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
Recent Examples on the Web
As such, the modern Rolex Daytona has become the barometer for the overall health of the secondary market due to its consistent lack of availability at authorized dealers, as well as steady demand.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
As the second part of its title might suggest, the movie bears the stamp of an authorized narrative: Experience Hendrix, the company overseeing the musician’s legacy and headed by his stepsister Janie Hendrix, produced the film, and director McDermott manages Jimi’s music catalog.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Harvey Weinstein tested positive for COVID-19 and contracted double pneumonia, an authorized representative confirmed Thursday.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The protest took place at a point along the authorized route for transporting uranium ore from Energy Fuels' Pinyon Plain Mine to its White Mesa Mill near Blanding, Utah.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
As the second part of its title might suggest, the movie bears the stamp of an authorized narrative: Experience Hendrix, the company overseeing the musician’s legacy and headed by his stepsister Janie Hendrix, produced the film, and director McDermott manages Jimi’s music catalog.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Harvey Weinstein tested positive for COVID-19 and contracted double pneumonia, an authorized representative confirmed Thursday.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The protest took place at a point along the authorized route for transporting uranium ore from Energy Fuels' Pinyon Plain Mine to its White Mesa Mill near Blanding, Utah.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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