intentionally-authorized
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-au-tho-rized|
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli 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' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give authority,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately given official permission or approval.
The project was intentionally-authorized by the board.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 14:21