1. to give official approval or permission in advance, before an action or transaction takes place
Usage: third person singular present tense of preauthorize; commonly used in financial and business contexts

Examples

• The bank preauthorizes the payment before the check is processed.
• She preauthorizes her child's medical treatment in case of emergency.
• The company preauthorizes all travel expenses up to $5,000.
• The system preauthorizes automatic withdrawals from your account each month.
• He preauthorizes the contractor to begin work on the renovation project.
• The insurance company preauthorizes the surgery before the patient enters the hospital.