is authorized
[/ɪz ˈɔːθəraɪzd/]
verb phrase
é autorizado/está autorizado
1. has official permission or legal right to do something
She is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the company.
Ela está autorizada a assinar o contrato em nome da empresa.
2. has been given formal approval or sanction
The manager is authorized to approve expenses up to $5,000.
O gerente está autorizado a aprovar despesas até $5.000.
3. possesses the credentials or qualifications to perform an action
Only licensed technicians are authorized to repair this equipment.
Apenas técnicos licenciados estão autorizados a reparar este equipamento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is crucial in legal, corporate, and administrative settings. In Brazil, authorization (autorização) is often required in writing for formal transactions. In the US, 'authorized' appears frequently in security clearances and access control. The distinction between 'está' and 'é' in Portuguese reflects whether authorization is temporary or permanent.
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