What is the meaning of authorized?

verb

  • Grant authorization or clearance for.
    • usage: "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
  • Give or delegate power or authority to.
    • usage: "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"

adjective

  • Endowed with authority.
  • Sanctioned by established authority.
    • usage: "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"
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