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
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
To open the account, an authorized person (such as a parent or guardian) must make an election.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
On Amazon, only buy when the listing is sold and shipped by the brand or an authorized seller.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Amazon is fine, but only when the listing is sold and shipped by the brand or an authorized seller.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
To open the account, an authorized person (such as a parent or guardian) must make an election.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
On Amazon, only buy when the listing is sold and shipped by the brand or an authorized seller.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Amazon is fine, but only when the listing is sold and shipped by the brand or an authorized seller.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for authorized
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorized. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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