🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Autorisé

Pronunciation / Transliteration: O-to-ri-zé

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Authorized/ˈɔː.θə.raɪzd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Seules les personnes autorisées peuvent entrer."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having official permission or approval.

    "Only authorized personnel are allowed to access the restricted area."
  2. 2

    Given the power or right to act on behalf of someone or something.

    "She is an authorized representative of the company."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'authorized' originates from the Middle English term 'authorisen', which comes from the Old French 'autoriser', derived from the Latin 'auctorizare', meaning to give authority. Over time, it has evolved to signify the act of granting permission or power to act.

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