preauthorize en · VERB
Etymology
From pre- + authorize.
Meanings
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To authorize in advance.
Applicants applying by mail may preauthorize payment of the fee at the time the application is made.
2005, Austin T. Fragomen, Immigration Procedures Handbook, page 247:You cannot preauthorize a legal defense.
2011, Michael W. Doyle, Striking First, →ISBN, page 101:Associations can reap these benefits by convincing customers to preauthorize payments.
1977, Savings and Loan News - Volume 98, Issues 1-6, page 58:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| preauthorizing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| preauthorized | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| preauthorized | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| preauthorizes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |