1. having official permission or approval to do something

Examples

• Only authorized personnel are allowed in the restricted area.
• She is an authorized dealer for that brand of cars.
• The authorized biography was written with the subject’s full cooperation.
• You need an authorized signature to cash this check.
• The company’s authorized representatives will handle all negotiations.
• Access to the database requires an authorized login.
• He was not authorized to make decisions on behalf of the organization.