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authorize in German

authorize in German is autorisieren, ermächtigen, bevollmächtigen — authorize means to give someone official permission or power to do something.

authorize in German

autorisieren
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
ermächtigen
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
bevollmächtigen
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
befugen
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
berechtigen
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.
eine Befugnis erteilen für
verb
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

What does "authorize" mean?

  1. verb To give someone official permission or power to do something.
    "The board authorized the company to proceed with the merger."
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authorize in a sentence

  • The board authorized the company to proceed with the merger.
  • Only the manager can authorize refunds over £100.

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What is "authorize" in German?

"authorize" in German is autorisieren, ermächtigen, bevollmächtigen. authorize means: To give someone official permission or power to do something.

How do you use "authorize" in a sentence?

Example: "The board authorized the company to proceed with the merger." In German, "authorize" is autorisieren, ermächtigen, bevollmächtigen.

Are there other ways to say "authorize" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "authorize": autorisieren, ermächtigen, bevollmächtigen, befugen, berechtigen, eine Befugnis erteilen für.

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