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authorise

The correct spelling is authorise.

How to pronounce authorise

verb

Say it like: Aut-hor-ise

The correct spelling is authorise. To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something). For example: "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

Usage Examples

The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.

The judge authorized the wiretapping.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
  2. 2.To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

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