authorise Synonyms & Antonyms
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Authorise as a Verb
1
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorize.
2
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
3
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
The judge authorized the wiretapping.
Authorise in a Sentence
The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
The judge authorized the wiretapping.
Word Forms & Grammar
authorise (third-person singular simple present authorises, present participle authorising, simple past and past participle authorised)
Quick Facts About Authorise
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorize |
| Verb forms | authorises, authorising, authorised |