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 | ||