Definitions for authorize

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authorize au·thor·ize

Spelling: [aw-thuh-rahyz]

IPA: /ˈɔ θəˌraɪz/

Authorize is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 348 anagrams from letters in authorize (aehiortuz).

Definitions for authorize

verb (used with object)

1. to give authority or official power to; empower:
2. to give authority for; formally sanction (an act or proceeding):
3. to establish by authority or usage:
4. to afford a ground for; warrant; justify.

Origin of authorize

1350-1400; earlier auctorize Medieval Latin auctōrizāre; replacing Middle English autorisen Middle French autoriser Medieval Latin See author, -

Examples for authorize

What resolution had they come to, he asked, as he could not authorize them to fight?

He then called on Congress to authorize a program to train and equip 5,000 rebels per year in Saudi Arabia, which they did.

Certainly, I authorize M. Leveque to do so, and tell him that I thank him a thousand times.

I authorize you now to break all this to the family in any way you think best.

Obama relied on the September 14 resolution, like Bush, to authorize drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia.

The Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

If you miss your session, you authorize the app to charge your credit card or PayPal account.

If you authorize me to act for you, I have no doubt something can be arranged.

President Obama has asked Congress to authorize $500 million to train a new Syrian opposition out of Saudi Arabia.

However, will you authorize my father-in-law to undertake your case?