commonly-authorized
|com-mon-ly-au-thor-ized|
B2
/ˈkɒmənli ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
(authorize)
grant permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authorize' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'autoriser,' where 'autor' meant 'authority.'
Historical Evolution
'autoriser' transformed into the English word 'authorize,' and eventually became the modern English word 'authorize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give authority,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to approve or sanction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
widely accepted or approved by authority.
The procedure is commonly-authorized in many institutions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 08:09