reauthorize
UK[ˌriːˈɔːθəraɪz]US[ˌriˈɔθəˌraɪz]
v
to give official or legal permission for something again, or for a further period of time.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
authorize
re
again
authorize
to give official permission
Etymology
the word 'reauthorize' is a modern english formation built upon the existing verb 'authorize'. the core 'author' traces back to latin 'auctor', meaning "promoter, originator, or one who increases," derived from the verb 'augere' (to increase). the suffix '-ize' was added via latin and greek to form verbs meaning "to make or do." the prefix 're-', from latin, is one of the most productive in english, simply denoting repetition. therefore, 'reauthorize' logically constructs the meaning "to grant authority or official permission once more," following a transparent pattern of attaching a directional prefix to an established verbal base.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + authorize (to give official permission)
re- is a prefix of Latin origin meaning "again" or "back". authorize is a verb of Latin and Old French origin, from 'author' (meaning originator or promoter) and the suffix '-ize' (meaning to make or become).
Examples
congress must vote to reauthorize the spending bill before it expires.
the license was renewed after the committee voted to reauthorize the program.
the agency needs to reauthorize the use of these funds for the next fiscal year.