authorize

/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/verb

To officially give someone the right or power to do something.

Example sentences

“Only the director can authorize refunds over a hundred dollars.”
“The city authorized the construction of a new bridge.”

Spelled "authorise" in British English. The person granting permission must have the power to do so; a friend cannot authorize anything.

Related words

avariceAn extreme and selfish greed for money or possessions.authenticationThe process of proving your identity in order to access a computer system or network.avertTo turn something aside or away, or to keep something bad from happening.authenticTruly coming from the source it is said to come from; genuine.avidFull of enthusiasm or eager interest in something.austereStern and serious in manner or look; plain and without comfort or decoration.