Meaning of authorise in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    authorise

    Definitions

    1. give or delegate power or authority to

    Examples

    • « She authorized her assistant to sign the papers »

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  2. 2. grant authorization or clearance for

    Examples

    • « Clear the manuscript for publication »
    • « The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography »

    Derived terms

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