accredited

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈkɹɛd.ɪt.əd/

Etymology: * First attested in the 1630s.

Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.
“The answer should give us the— But hallo! here are the accredited representatives of the law.”
“The task was more to Appleby's liking than the one he had anticipated, and it was necessary, since the smaller merchants in Cuba and also in parts of Peninsular Spain have no great confidence in bankers, and prefer a packet of golden onzas or a bag of pesetas to the best accredited cheque.”

Etymology: * accredit + -ed * From the French accréditer. * See credit.