Authorised
[ɔ:θəraɪzd]
Examples
- I am authorised to tell him that Miss Verinder willingly consents to place her house at our disposal; and, that said, I am desired to add no more. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Still Mrs. Elton insisted on being authorised to write an acquiescence by the morrow's post. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Darcy has not authorised me to make his communication public. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Married women, you know, may be safely authorised. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Now, if you will fetch any authorised neighbouring somebody to do it in return for my opening the door, I'll open the door. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Edited by Cathryn