v.tr. (also -ise)
1. sanction.
2 (foll. by to +infin.) a give authority. b commission (a person or body) (authorized to trade).
Phrases and idioms:
Authorized Version an English translation of the Bible made in 1611 and traditionally used in Anglican worship.
Derivatives:
authorization n.
Etymology: ME f. OF autoriser f. med.L auctorizare f. auctor: see AUTHOR