authorize

[US]/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
[UK]/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Authorize: to grant power or permission; to delegate.

Phrases & Collocations

authorized personnel

Example Sentences

The government authorized an irrigation project.

a presidential finding that authorized the covert operation.

the government authorized further aircraft production.

a document duly signed and authorized by the inspector.

the city agency that authorizes construction projects.

his agent thereunto lawfully authorized in writing or by will.

authorized her partner to negotiate in her behalf;

We are authorized to receive contributions for the Red Cross.

He said that he needed to get his supervisor to authorize my refund.

no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose.

If the delegation of authority to the subagent is not authorized, the principal is not liable to third persons for any act or contract of the subagent.

A dividend paid to shareholders in the form of authorized but hitherto unissued shares.

The Eppendorf Thermal Cycler is an Authorized Thermal Cycler and may be used with PCR licenses available from Applied Biosystems.

WWL will make certain that the authorized Merchandise Manufacturers meet TCCC's social compliance requirements.

Through the HuangPu Customhouse verifies and authorizes, we have qualification to do the Import and Export for Inspection and clearance of goods .

The defect in rightfulness of authorized legislation is exhibited as follows: the first is the lack of people's nature;

Containers used for transporting liquid nitrogen at less than 25 psig (40 psia) pressure are UN/DOT authorized containers.

Real-world Examples

That's much less than the $700 billion Congress originally authorized.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

Increasing the debt limit does not authorize any new spending.

Source: VOA Standard October 2015 Collection

You also refuse to authorize emotional countermeasures.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

There were several different types of baskets that they authorized.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Now this can happen with or without a vote to authorize an impeachment inquiry.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2019 Collection

You go rogue, he's been authorized to hunt you down and kill you.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

Police said the demonstration in Kuwait city was not authorized. Several people were arrested.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2013

Remdesivir is the only drug so far authorized in the EU for use against COVID-19.

Source: CRI Online August 2020 Collection

You are no longer authorized to distribute birthday muffins.

Source: Friends Season 6

Crouch fought violence with violence, and authorized the use of the Unforgivable Curses against suspects.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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