अधिकृत

/ə.d̪ʱɪ.kɾɪt̪/
authorized

यह अधिकृत दस्तावेज़ है।

This is an authorized document.


formal

Having official permission or authority to do something.

अधिकृत कर्मचारी ही इस कमरे में प्रवेश कर सकता है।

Only an authorized employee can enter this room.

अधिकृत वेबसाइट से ही जानकारी प्राप्त करें।

Obtain information only from the authorized website.

Commonly used in legal, administrative, and official contexts.

Law
formal

Based on or in accordance with official rules or laws.

अधिकृत तरीके से ही यह कार्रवाई की जा सकती है।

This action can only be taken in an authorized manner.

Used in legal and procedural contexts.

Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Pair 'अधिकृत' with words like 'व्यक्ति' (person), 'पहुँच' (access), 'दस्तावेज़' (document), or 'तरीका' (manner) to form natural phrases in formal contexts.

Gold Rule

Formal Context

Always use 'अधिकृत' in formal or official settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to official permissions.

Word Origin

Sanskrit root 'अधिकार' (adhikāra, meaning 'authority' or 'right') + '-त' (-ta, forming adjectives). The word evolved in Hindi to mean 'having authority' or 'official'.

Usage Notes

Used to describe individuals, documents, actions, or access that have been officially permitted or recognized. Common in government, corporate, and legal contexts.

Word Breakdown

अधि-
prefix meaning 'superior' or 'official'
prefix
+
-कृत
suffix forming adjectives from nouns, meaning 'done' or 'made'
suffix
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