authorized
adjective
au·tho·rized
ˈȯ-thə-ˌrīzd 
1
: endowed with authority
an authorized representative
2
: sanctioned by authority : having or done with legal or official approval
an authorized biography
an authorized translation
Examples of authorized in a Sentence
an authorized biography of the former president
Recent Examples on the Web
Here’s the basic breakdown of the four main Rolex markets:
New
A brand-new Rolex watch from an authorized dealer.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
These images were prematurely published by authorized Sonos parts dealer Schuurman.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 May 2024
When Owlet went public, in February, 2021, the company had a valuation of more than a billion dollars; later that year, the F.D.A. issued a warning letter that the Smart Sock wasn’t an authorized medical device, and the company pulled it off the market.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
This year the credits are available at the time a vehicle is purchased from an authorized dealer rather than waiting for an income tax refund.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 3 May 2024
Because marijuana is on Schedule I, it’s been very difficult to conduct authorized clinical studies that involve administering the drug.
—Jennifer Peltz and Lindsay Whitehurst, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
Currently, people 18 and older in Florida are allowed to buy CBD products, including oils and topicals, from authorized sellers if the product has 0.3% or less of THC and was extracted from the hemp plant.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
An authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle or bell.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
The total authorized number of shares of common stock will be proportionally reduced from 300,000,000 to 3,750,000 shares of common stock.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2024
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
These images were prematurely published by authorized Sonos parts dealer Schuurman.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 May 2024
When Owlet went public, in February, 2021, the company had a valuation of more than a billion dollars; later that year, the F.D.A. issued a warning letter that the Smart Sock wasn’t an authorized medical device, and the company pulled it off the market.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
This year the credits are available at the time a vehicle is purchased from an authorized dealer rather than waiting for an income tax refund.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 3 May 2024
Because marijuana is on Schedule I, it’s been very difficult to conduct authorized clinical studies that involve administering the drug.
—Jennifer Peltz and Lindsay Whitehurst, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
Currently, people 18 and older in Florida are allowed to buy CBD products, including oils and topicals, from authorized sellers if the product has 0.3% or less of THC and was extracted from the hemp plant.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
An authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle or bell.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
The total authorized number of shares of common stock will be proportionally reduced from 300,000,000 to 3,750,000 shares of common stock.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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