Definitions for: Authorized

[adj] endowed with authority
[adj] sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"

Webster (1913) Definition: Au"thor*ized, a.
1. Possessed of or endowed with authority; as, an authorized
agent.

2. Sanctioned by authority.

The Authorized Version of the Bible is the English
translation of the Bible published in 1611 under sanction
of King James I. It was ``appointed to be read in
churches,'' and has been the accepted English Bible. The
Revised Version was published in a complete form in 1855.

Synonyms: accredited, approved, authorised, authoritative, canonised, canonized, commissioned, empowered, glorified, licenced, licensed, sanctioned, sceptered, sceptred

Antonyms: unauthorised, unauthorized

See Also: lawful, legitimate, official

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