"Wir wurden bevollmächtigt", also known as "wert authorized", is a German phrase that translates to "were authorized" in English. It is a simple past tense construction of the verb "to authorize" (bevollmächtigen in German). The term "wert" is an archaic form of "were," used in old English to indicate the past tense of "to be."
When something is said to be "wert authorized," it means that it has received official permission, approval, or consent to proceed with a particular action. This authorization could come from a legally recognized entity, an individual in a position of authority, or an agreed-upon set of rules or guidelines.
The term implies that the authorized action was carried out by an individual or group who had the authority to grant permission. It suggests that the person or organization responsible for authorizing the action evaluated the circumstances and deemed it acceptable, lawful, or appropriate.
"Wert authorized" can be found in various contexts, such as legal documents, government regulations, or formal agreements. It often highlights the legitimacy and validity of an action, emphasizing that it complied with established rules, norms, or procedures.
Overall, "wert authorized" refers to an action that received official consent in the past, indicating that it was approved and permitted according to established guidelines or authorities.
The phrase "wert authorized" is derived from Old English and Middle English, specifically from the verb "be" and the past tense form of "authorize".
The word "wert" is the second person singular past form of the verb "to be" in Old English. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "wesan" or "wesaną", which ultimately originated from the Indo-European root "*h₁es-", meaning "to be".
On the other hand, "authorize" comes from the Latin word "authorizare", which means "to sanction" or "give authority to". This Latin term is a combination of "auctor" meaning "authority" or "author" and " -izare", a suffix that denotes action or transformation.