Authorize and Constitute

Authorize

Authorize verb - To give official or legal power to.

Constitute is a synonym for authorize in empower topic. In some cases you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Authorize".

Constitute

Constitute verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.
Usage example: the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter

Authorize is a synonym for constitute in empower topic. Sometimes you can use "Authorize" instead a verb "Constitute", if it concerns topics such as set up.

Common collocations

band authorize band constitute band
series authorize series constitute series
nuke authorize nuke constitute nuke
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