authorizes Definition
give official permission or approval for (an action or decision).
Using authorizes: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "authorizes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The government authorizes the use of force in certain situations.
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The bank authorizes a loan to the customer.
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The principal authorizes the field trip for the students.
authorizes Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with authorizes
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The manager authorized payment for the invoice.
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The IT department authorized access to the confidential files.
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The lawyer authorized signature of the contract.
Origins of authorizes
from Old French 'autoriser', from medieval Latin 'auctorizare', from Latin 'auctor' (see 'author')
Summary: authorizes in Brief
'Authorizes' [ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz] is a verb that means to give official permission or approval for an action or decision. It is often used in formal contexts, such as government or business, and can be synonymous with 'approve,' 'permit,' or 'sanction.' Examples include 'The government authorizes the use of force in certain situations' and 'The bank authorizes a loan to the customer.' Phrases like 'authorize payment' and 'authorize access' denote giving permission for specific actions.
