English adjective: authorized | |||
1. | authorized endowed with authority | ||
Synonyms | authorised | ||
Similar | accredited, approved, canonised, canonized, commissioned, empowered, glorified, licenced, licensed, sanctioned, sceptered, sceptred | ||
See also | lawful, legitimate, official | ||
Attribute | authorisation, authorization, mandate | ||
Antonyms | unauthorised, unauthorized | ||
2. | authorized sanctioned by established authority | ||
Samples | An authoritative communique. The authorized biography. | ||
Synonyms | authorised, authoritative | ||
Similar | official | ||
Antonyms | unofficial | ||