HOW TO PRONOUNCE
authorize
/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/
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What does authorize mean?
verb
- To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/
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These far-reaching decisions settle forever the disloyalty and un- Americanism of any state or citizen presuming to authorize or condone liquor selling.
Otherwise the jurors would authorize the government to tax themselves without their consent, a thing which no jury would be likely to do.
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"Now, if you will declare, or authorize your friends to declare that you will not take these steps, your election will be made sure."
But a complete examination could not be made, as the duke was anxious to screen his kinsman as much as possible, and refused to authorize one.