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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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They have closely regulated the provision of medical advice, for instance, and authorized malpractice suits when that advice leads to harm.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Snapchat Board Chair Michael Lynton welcomed shareholder input, noting the company authorized a $500 million stock buyback in November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Purchases during the presale will only be authorized if they are completed using a payment method that has a billing zip code from a qualifying county.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In addition, under the new policy, "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized Department personnel."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But Descartes and his authorized translator from Latin into French never write of la loy de nature.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton