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

Consequences for fraud Under Florida law, disabled parking permits — temporary or permanent — are issued through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or its authorized agents, including the tax collector’s office. —Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025

These repairs are typically done at an authorized dealership and must be diagnosed to get the coverage approved. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

According to the Italian Competition Authority (or AGCM), the watchmakers may be in violation of European Union regulations for imposing retail prices displayed online on authorized distributors. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

In 2023, Variety reported that Darren Aronofsky was adapting Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of the Tesla CEO. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

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