Authorize
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To grant official permission or power to do something.
The manager authorized the expenditure for the new project.
Forms
- authorizes
- authorized
- authorizing
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote formal granting of power or consent, important to specify scope and limits in authorization clauses.
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