Added 9 October 2026
authorize
/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ verb
In Latin: auctōrizō Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about authorize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Grant authorization or clearance for.
Clear the manuscript for publication
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Give or delegate power or authority to.
She authorized her assistant to sign the papers
Origin
From Middle English auctorisen, from Old French auctorisier, from Medieval Latin auctōrizāre, from Latin auctor. See author about the orthography with ⟨h⟩. Doublet of octroy.
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