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How do you spell Authorize?

Correct spelling

authorize

American 'authorize' uses Z like 'auctor' - the Latin originator gives permission

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authorizeauthoriseauthorizeauthoriseauthorise

Why is authorize spelled this way?

From Latin auctorizare, from auctor (originator). To authorize is to give the originator's blessing — official permission from the source.

Common misspellings of authorize

authoriseauthourizeautorize

Example

The manager must authorize all overtime requests before payroll processes them.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell authorize?+
The correct spelling is "authorize". American 'authorize' uses Z like 'auctor' - the Latin originator gives permission
Is it authorise or authorize?+
The correct spelling is "authorize", not "authorise".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "authorize", in UK English it's "authorise", and in Canadian English it's "authorize".

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