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authorize

The correct spelling is authorize.

How to pronounce authorize

/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/
verb

IPA: /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/

Say it like: Aut-hor-ize

The correct spelling is authorize. 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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