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
Perspective patients can find an authorized practitioner directory on the Office of Medical Cannabis website.
—
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Cobb County warned that violations of the student Code of Conduct, including skipping class or leaving authorized areas, could lead to disciplinary action, including out-of-school suspension and the loss of parking, sports, or extracurricular privileges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Its Florida Power & Light utility has secured a multiyear plan beginning in 2026 with an authorized return on equity of roughly 11%, providing clarity to investors around regulated cash flows while allowing for continued investment in solar and battery infrastructure.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Continuous and colored flashing lights are prohibited except for authorized emergency vehicles, buses and road service vehicles for work.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for authorized
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Cobb County warned that violations of the student Code of Conduct, including skipping class or leaving authorized areas, could lead to disciplinary action, including out-of-school suspension and the loss of parking, sports, or extracurricular privileges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Its Florida Power & Light utility has secured a multiyear plan beginning in 2026 with an authorized return on equity of roughly 11%, providing clarity to investors around regulated cash flows while allowing for continued investment in solar and battery infrastructure.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Continuous and colored flashing lights are prohibited except for authorized emergency vehicles, buses and road service vehicles for work.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for authorized
Cite this Entry
“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
