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authorised

The correct spelling is authorised.

How to pronounce authorised

verb

Say it like: Aut-hor-ise-d

The correct spelling is authorised. 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.

Meanings

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).

adjective

  1. 1.Explicitly allowed.

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