The meaning of AUTHORIZED is endowed with authority. How to use authorized in a sentence.

AUTHORIZED definition: 1. having official permission to do something or for something to happen: 2. having official…. Learn more.

AUTHORIZED definition: given or endowed with authority. See examples of authorized used in a sentence.

Definition of 'authorized' authorized in British English or authorised (ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd ) adjective officially permitted or empowered

These verbs mean to give someone the authority to act: authorized her partner to negotiate on her behalf; a representative who was accredited by his government; commissioned the real-estate agent …

to give official permission for something, or for somebody to do something authorize something I can authorize payments up to £5 000. authorize somebody to do something I have authorized him to act …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 au•thor•ized (ô′ thə rīzd′), adj. given or endowed with authority: an authorized agent. duly sanctioned.

Something that's authorized is officially approved. If the principal of your school has given you the go-ahead to throw a Hawaiian-themed party, you can call it an authorized luau.

Who authorized this expenditure? [ + to infinitive ] I authorized my bank to pay her $3 000.

transitive verb 1 : to endorse, empower, justify, or permit by or as if by some recognized or proper authority (such as custom, evidence, personal right, or regulating power) a custom authorized by …