authorized
1. [ adjective ] endowed with authority
Synonyms: authorised
Related terms: unauthorized approved accredited canonized canonised empowered official legitimate lawful mandate
2. [ adjective ] sanctioned by established authority
Synonyms: authoritative authorised
Examples:

"an authoritative communique" "the authorized biography"

Related terms: official
3. [ adjective ] sanctioned by established authority
Synonyms: authoritative
Examples:

"an authoritative communique" "the authorized biography"

Related terms: official
Similar spelling:   authorize
  authorizer
  authorised
  authorise
  authorization
  authoriser
  authorisation
  authoress
  authorship