v. Simple past tense and past participle of authorize.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Possessed of or endowed with authority.
adj. Sanctioned by authority.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Duly empowered: as, an authorized agent.
Formally sanctioned by those having the right or power to sanction, as a reprint or translation of a book: as, an authorized edition; the authorized version of the Bible. Also authorised.
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adj. sanctioned by established authority
adj. endowed with authority
Word Usage
"Picard considered how many meanings rode behind the word authorized."