Synonyms: approved, sanctioned
Definition: established by authority; given authoritative approval
Usage: a list of approved candidates
Similar words: authorised, authorized
Definition: endowed with authority
Synonyms: ratified, sanctioned
Definition: formally approved and invested with legal authority
Similar words: legal
Definition: established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
Synonyms: canonic, canonical, sanctioned
Definition: conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
Usage: the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing- Sinclair Lewis
Similar words: orthodox
Definition: adhering to what is commonly accepted
Usage: an orthodox view of the world