authorize

Meaning

Verb

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

Origin

From Middle English auctorisen, from Old French auctorisier, from Medieval Latin auctorizare, from Latin auctor.
See author about the orthography with . octroy.

Modern English dictionary

Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.

Word of the Day

Get a curated memorable word every day.

Challenge yourself

Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.

And much more

Try out Vedaist now.