preauthorize
verbEtymology From pre- + authorize.
1
To authorize in advance.
- Associations can reap these benefits by convincing customers to preauthorize payments.1977, Savings and Loan News - Volume 98, Issues 1-6, page 58:
- 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:
1 more example
- You cannot preauthorize a legal defense.2011, Michael W. Doyle, Striking First, →ISBN, page 101: