Definition of authorize

Overview of verb authorize

The verb authorize has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (32) authorize, authorise, pass, clear

(grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography")

2. empower, authorise, authorize

(give or delegate power or authority to; "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers")