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autorizzare

authorize

verb ow-toh-reet-TSAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'auctor', author

Usage Note

Autorizzare means to give official permission, pairing with a plus an infinitive: autorizzare qualcuno a entrare. Note the double 'zz' pronounced 'ts'. The related noun is autorizzazione ('authorisation, permit').

Examples

"Il direttore ha autorizzato la spesa."

Natural Translation

The director authorized the expense.

Literal Translation

The director has authorized the expense.

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