Definitions
- Describing something that is allowed or not prohibited by law, rules, or regulations. - Talking about something that is approved or sanctioned by an authority figure or governing body. - Referring to something that is acceptable or tolerated in a particular situation or context.
- Describing something that is officially approved or endorsed by an authority figure or governing body. - Talking about something that is granted permission or clearance to perform a certain action or task. - Referring to something that is empowered or given the legal right to act in a particular capacity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to permission or approval from an authority figure or governing body.
- 2Both words imply that there are rules or regulations in place that need to be followed.
- 3Both words suggest that there is a level of control or oversight involved.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Permitted implies a broader range of actions or behaviors that are allowed, while authorized suggests a more specific and limited set of actions or tasks that are approved.
- 2Authority: Authorized implies that the permission or approval comes from a higher-ranking or more official source than permitted.
- 3Formality: Authorized is generally considered more formal and official than permitted, which can be used in more casual or everyday contexts.
- 4Connotation: Permitted has a more neutral or positive connotation, while authorized can have a more negative or restrictive connotation.
- 5Usage: Permitted is often used in passive voice constructions, while authorized is more commonly used in active voice constructions.
Remember this!
Permitted and authorized are synonyms that both refer to permission or approval from an authority figure or governing body. However, permitted suggests a broader range of actions or behaviors that are allowed, while authorized implies a more specific and limited set of actions or tasks that are approved. Additionally, authorized is generally considered more formal and official than permitted, which can be used in more casual or everyday contexts.
