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authorizes
[/ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz/]
verb
autoriza
1.
gives official permission or approval for something
The manager authorizes all expenses over $500.
O gerente autoriza todas as despesas acima de $500.
2.
empowers someone to act on behalf of another
She authorizes her lawyer to represent her in court.
Ela autoriza seu advogado a representá-la em tribunal.
3.
makes something legal or official
Congress authorizes the budget.
O Congresso autoriza o orçamento.
Synonyms
permits
approves
empowers
sanctions
enables
Antonyms
denies
forbids
prohibits
rejects
disallows
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
autoriza
standard usage
São Paulo
autoriza
common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
autoriza
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
authorizes a transaction
authorizes access
authorizes payment
duly authorizes
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