English dictionary

authorised Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: AO1 TH ER0 AY0 Z D

What Does Authorised Mean?

As an adjective, authorised means Alternative spelling of authorized. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of authorise. As a verb, it means To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

Word Facts for Authorised

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Synonyms	allowed and permitted
Antonyms	unauthorized

Authorised Definition (Adjective)

Alternative spelling of authorized.

Authorised as a Verb

simple past and past participle of authorise

Verb

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
The judge authorized the wiretapping.

Adjective

Explicitly allowed.

Synonyms of Authorised

allowed permitted

Authorised synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Authorised

unauthorized

Authorised in a Sentence

The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.

The judge authorized the wiretapping.

Word Forms & Grammar

authorised (not comparable)

authorised

Common Questions About Authorised

Is authorised an adjective or a verb?

Authorised is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for authorised?

Close synonyms of authorised are allowed and permitted. See the full list of authorised synonyms and antonyms.