Authorized

/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having official permission or approval.

Only authorized personnel are allowed to access the secure area.

Having the legal power or right to do something.

The authorized representative signed the contract on behalf of the company.

Officially sanctioned or endorsed.

The event was conducted by an authorized organization recognized by the ministry.

From the word authorize, from Middle French 'autoriser', from Latin 'auctorizare'.

authorized personnel only:

A sign indicating that only individuals with permission can enter.

authorized signature:

A signature that is recognized as valid by an organization.

authorized dealer:

A seller who has permission from a manufacturer to sell their products.

Good to go

After the manager signed off, we were good to go for the project.

Green lighted

The proposal got green lighted by the board.