Synonyms for

Authorised

Verb / ˈəʊˈðəʊ / Another word for authorised — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Given official approval or permission for something

Synonyms & similar words

authorize authoritative authorise clear empower authorized pass unauthorized approved certified endorsed sanctioned permitted licensed accredited validated confirmed empowered allowed granted recognized legalized ratified warranted legitimized enfranchised OK'd consented

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanctioned approved permitted endorsed

Informal

okayed cleared given the go-ahead

Literary

licensed empowered

Antonyms

unauthorized prohibited forbidden disallowed illegal unsanctioned

Common collocations

  • authorised personnel
  • authorised access
  • authorised version
  • authorised dealer
  • authorised signatory
  • authorised use
  • authorised by

Word family

noun authorization
verb authorise
adjective authorised
adverb authorisingly

Usage note

This word is the British spelling; the American spelling is 'authorized'. It implies official permission or legal power has been granted.

Example sentences

  1. The police officer authorised the use of force against the suspect.
  2. The company authorised the release of the new product.
  3. The bank authorised the loan for the customer.
  4. The government authorised the construction of a new bridge.
  5. The principal authorised the field trip for the students.

Quotes

  • I am authorised to tell you, and I am telling you, that this man is dangerous. - Agatha Christie
  • I am authorised to deal with traitors and I propose to do so. - Margaret Thatcher
  • I am authorised to say by the Archbishop of Canterbury that the Church of England has no official view on fox hunting. - George Carey

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