Meaning of authorizer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔːθərʌɪzə/

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  1. Noun

    authorizer

    Etymology

    late 16th century; earliest use found in Henry Balnaves (d. 1579), diplomat and religious reformer. From authorize + -er

    Definitions

    1. an authority who authorizes (people or actions)

    Examples

    • « the agents report back to their authorizers »

    Derived terms

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