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authorize vs authorise

Both 'authorize' and 'authorise' are correct spellings of the same word, with 'authorize' being the American English spelling and 'authorise' being the British English spelling. The choice between the two depends on the variety of English being used.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1276 views

authorize

This is the American English spelling of the word 'authorize.'

Use 'authorize' in American English to mean giving official permission or approval.
  • Academia is loathe to authorize such expenditure without tedious review.
  • I'll authorize overtime for ballistics.
  • The Lengnau authorities refused to authorize their marriage.
  • Tell the tower to authorize takeoff.
  • He's still requesting that you authorize a rescue operation.
  • I didn't authorize anyone to tell Hal about the monolith.
  • I don't authorize loans to gambling addicts.
  • I want you to authorize me to buy it.
  • I am going to authorize incentive pay.
  • I didn't authorize this mission because I thought it would fail.
  • I need you to authorize a rendition flight tonight.
  • We can still authorize an S-1 visa.
  • Just a couple of questions before I can authorize extending her disability benefits.
  • I can't tell a soul unless you authorize me to.
  • This is way beyond anything the command would authorize.
  • Tanner, authorize a charter for 007.
  • Now to enter the password and to authorize final publication.
  • You refused to authorize the strike.
  • Morgan, I didn't authorize this.

Alternatives:

  • grant permission
  • give approval
  • approve

authorise

This is the British English spelling of the word 'authorize.'

Use 'authorise' in British English to mean giving official permission or approval.

Alternatives:

  • grant permission
  • give approval
  • approve

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