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
- official
- sanctioned
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The only solution to this is zero-trust, end-to-end encryption that allows only authorized access to data. 
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 None of the authorized vaccine providers in the U.S. are approved for use in people younger than 16, but Pfizer on Friday requested authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for adolescents between 12 and 15. Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2021 The company’s documents identify Ward as its authorized person and resident agent, and list Ward’s home address as its own, according to the complaint. Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 They can also be purchased through authorized third parties at a discount. WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 The 2017 law created a framework for the medical-marijuana industry and set up a schedule for new licenses to come online as the number of authorized patients increases. Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Otherwise, the company suggests consumers use its authorized repair services to fix their Apple devices. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Aug. 2022 As of tomorrow, the store will offer the same services to M1 MacBook Air and Pro owners, including the same parts made available to Apple Stores and authorized repair providers, according to Apple's announcement. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2022 But the mission of delivering top-tier Korean content in a timely manner (usually 24 hours after domestic premiere) on an authorized platform has not wavered. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 None of the authorized vaccine providers in the U.S. are approved for use in people younger than 16, but Pfizer on Friday requested authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for adolescents between 12 and 15. Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2021 The company’s documents identify Ward as its authorized person and resident agent, and list Ward’s home address as its own, according to the complaint. Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 They can also be purchased through authorized third parties at a discount. WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 The 2017 law created a framework for the medical-marijuana industry and set up a schedule for new licenses to come online as the number of authorized patients increases. Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Otherwise, the company suggests consumers use its authorized repair services to fix their Apple devices. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Aug. 2022 As of tomorrow, the store will offer the same services to M1 MacBook Air and Pro owners, including the same parts made available to Apple Stores and authorized repair providers, according to Apple's announcement. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2022 But the mission of delivering top-tier Korean content in a timely manner (usually 24 hours after domestic premiere) on an authorized platform has not wavered. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
authorized 1 of 2
adjective
as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority an authorized biography of the former president Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- official
- sanctioned
- approved
- suggested
- lawful
- endorsed
- licensed
- supported
- permissible
- legitimate
- certified
- promoted
- regulation
- legal
- encouraged
- indorsed
- licit
- legit
- authoritative
- abetted
- canonical
- ex officio
- semiofficial
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unauthorized
- unofficial
- unlawful
- illegal
- illicit
- impermissible
- wrongful
- nonofficial
- unsanctioned
- illegitimate
- unapproved
- unlicensed
- lawless
- verboten
authorized
2 of 2verb
1
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots Synonyms & Similar Words
- enabled
- empowered
- qualified
- licensed
- certified
- commissioned
- permitted
- accredited
- approved
- entitled
- chartered
- vested
- allowed
- invested
- warranted
- licenced
- endorsed
- sanctioned
- credentialed
- confirmed
- affirmed
- installed
- inducted
- validated
- initiated
- okayed
- inaugurated
- indorsed
- credentialled
- let
- privileged
- instated
- cleared
- swore in
- enfranchised
- OK'd
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- denied
- disqualified
- excluded
- prohibited
- stopped
- prevented
- disallowed
- constrained
- banned
- blocked
- inhibited
- discouraged
- barred
- obstructed
- held back
- impeded
- hindered
- enjoined
- proscribed
- forbade
- vetoed
- disbarred
- outlawed
- disfranchised
- shut out
- interdicted
- disenfranchised
- forbad
2
as in qualified
to give a right to this pass will authorize you to go backstage Synonyms & Similar Words
- qualified
- entitled
- permitted
- empowered
- enabled
- approved
- licensed
- privileged
- allowed
- endorsed
- sanctioned
- certified
- certificated
- licenced
- accredited
- ratified
- enfranchised
- validated
- let
- legitimized
- reapproved
- indorsed
- chartered
- recertified
- warranted
- rechartered
- revalidated
- reaccredited
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disqualified
- disabled
- proscribed
- forbade
- disallowed
- disenfranchised
- invalidated
- nullified
- decertified
- forbad
- disempowered
- delegitimized
3
as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards Synonyms & Similar Words
- approved
- ratified
- confirmed
- endorsed
- sanctioned
- accepted
- finalized
- signed
- accredited
- acknowledged
- formalized
- okayed
- warranted
- approbated
- homologated
- affirmed
- certified
- cleared
- permitted
- licensed
- validated
- blessed
- enabled
- initialed
- allowed
- passed
- canonized
- sanctified
- legalized
- reapproved
- OK'd
- indorsed
- initialled
- licenced
- rubber-stamped
- signed off (on)
- blest
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- denied
- prohibited
- rejected
- disallowed
- disapproved
- declined
- vetoed
- enjoined
- proscribed
- forbade
- banned
- refused
- negatived
- ignored
- interdicted
- disregarded
- neglected
- forbad
- turned down
- overlooked
- illegalized
- rebutted
- rebuffed
- spurned
- tracing linen
- tracing paper
- tracing wheel
- tracings
- track
- track (down)
- track and slide
- track boat
- track brake
- track circuit
- track down
- track gage
- track harness
- track indicator
- track instrument
- track jack
- track lighting
- track lights
- track map
- track meet
- track meets
- track oven
- track pan
- track record
- track road