authorize

Universal Words (BrE also authorise) verb to give official permission for sth, or for sb to do sth: [VN] I can authorize payments up to ｣5000. * an authorized biography * [VNtoinf] [oftenpassive] I have authorized him to act for me while I am away. * The soldiers were authorized to shoot at will. seealsoUNAUTHORIZED