authorize
/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ · au·tho·rize
verb
- To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something). The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
- To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something). The judge authorized the wiretapping.
adjective
- Explicitly allowed. The authorized personnel only area was restricted to employees with clearance.
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Did you know? The word 'authorize' has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and technology, to convey the idea of granting permission or power.