authorized
adjective
au·tho·rized
ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
1
: endowed with authority
an authorized representative
2
: sanctioned by authority : having or done with legal or official approval
an authorized biography
an authorized translation
Examples of authorized in a Sentence
an authorized biography of the former president
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The program was already understaffed beyond its statutory authorized level, and the recent cuts will add further chaos, Chevat said.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Related Articles The new Rolex collection is now available through authorized retailers worldwide.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to online protection, Loti AI’s scans also find authorized images, like old photos and videos that could hold sentimental value.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Eversource, which has a far larger state footprint and invests far more in its network, has an authorized ROE of 9.25 percent, but an actual ROE of 6.13 percent, according to its most recent filing.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Related Articles The new Rolex collection is now available through authorized retailers worldwide.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to online protection, Loti AI’s scans also find authorized images, like old photos and videos that could hold sentimental value.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Eversource, which has a far larger state footprint and invests far more in its network, has an authorized ROE of 9.25 percent, but an actual ROE of 6.13 percent, according to its most recent filing.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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