Authorize: meaning, definitions and examples

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authorize

 

[ หˆษ”หฮธษ™rสŒษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

Give official permission for or approval to (someone) to do something.

Synonyms

approve, empower, permit, sanction

Examples of usage

  • The government authorized the use of military force.
  • I am authorized to access this confidential information.
  • The manager authorized the purchase of new equipment.
Context #2 | Verb

official

To grant authority or power for someone to perform a task or duty.

Synonyms

certify, delegate, enable, endorse

Examples of usage

  • The bank authorized the release of funds for the project.
  • The principal authorized the student's absence from school.
  • The committee authorized the construction of a new building.
Context #3 | Verb

literary

To justify or provide an explanation for something.

Synonyms

justify, legitimize, validate, warrant

Examples of usage

  • His actions are not authorized by any code of ethics.
  • The writer authorized his departure with a heartfelt letter.
  • The document authorizes the transfer of ownership.

Translations

Translations of the word "authorize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autorizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช autorisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengizinkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพั€ะธะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autoryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จฑๅฏใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autoriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autorizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetkilendirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถŒํ•œ์„ ๋ถ€์—ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ autorizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ autorizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆๆƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtorizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veita heimild

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€าฑา›ัะฐั‚ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ icazษ™ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autorizar

Etymology

The word "authorize" originates from the Middle English word "autorisen", which comes from the Old French word "autoriser". It entered the English language in the late 14th century, derived from the Latin word "auctorizare", meaning to create or establish authority. The concept of authorization has been essential in legal and official contexts throughout history, where granting permission or power is crucial for various actions and decisions.

See also: authored, authoring, authoritarian, authoritative, authorities, authority, authorization, authorized, authorizer, authors, authorship.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,172, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.