8
authorized(adjective, adverb, fair, proper, valid)
7
sanctioned(adjective, fair, proper, official, authorized)
6
authoritative
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lawful(adjective, fair, proper, deserved)
6
official(adjective, valid, legitimate, allowable)
5
eligible
5
legitimate(adjective, valid, allowable)
4
approved(adjective, official)
4
ordered
3
accredited
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commissioned
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empowered
3
endorsed
3
licenced
3
licensed
2
ex officio
2
legal(adjective, proper, valid, legitimate, authorized)
2
officially
2
powerful
2
ruling
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