authorize

verb

SayAW-thuh-ryz/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/UK/ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/

Formsauthorizes, authorizing, authorized

UK spellingauthorise

1 meaning of authorize

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verbtransitive
To give someone the right or power to do something.
Like a green light that tells you it's okay to go ahead.
The manager can authorize a refund if you have your receipt.
Her parents authorized the school trip by signing the form.
Similarpermit, license
Oppositeban, prohibit
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Origin

It comes through Old French from Latin auctor, meaning author.