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Uncommonauthorize
The correct spelling is authorize.
How to pronounce authorize
/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/
verbIPA: /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.To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
- 2.To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
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