bevollmächtigt
Translation
authorized, empowered, plenipotentiary
Examples
Ich sprach mit dem bevollmächtigten Vertreter.
I spoke with the authorized representative.
Nur die bevollmächtigten Mitarbeiter haben Zugang.
Only the authorized employees have access.
Grammar Patterns
((authorized)) + Noun an authorized... An authorized lawyer represents her.
((to authorize)) ((sb.)) ((to do sth.)) to authorize sb. to do sth. She authorized him to make the sale.
Similar Words
autorisiert, ermächtigt, befugt
Etymology
Derived from 'Vollmacht' (power of attorney, full authority). 'be-' is a verbal prefix and '-igt' is an adjectival/participial suffix.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'voll' (full) + 'Macht' (power). Someone given full power is 'bevollmächtigt'.