authorize
Pronunciation:
/ˈɑθəɹaɪz//ˈɔːθəɹaɪz//ˈɑθəɹaɪz/verb
Definitions
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Example: The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
Example: The judge authorized the wiretapping.