machtigt

Machtigt is a Dutch term that functions as the third-person singular present tense form of the verb machtigen, meaning to authorize or empower someone to act on behalf of another. In context, machtigt translates as "he/she/it authorizes" or "empowers." The infinitive machtigen denotes the act of granting authority, and machtiging is the resulting authorization, such as a power of attorney or mandate. The adjective machtig means powerful.

The form machtigt is commonly found in formal or legal language, for example in statutes, contracts, and official notices that establish delegated authority. Example: "De wet machtigt de bevoegde autoriteit om dit besluit te nemen." Another example: "De notaris machtigt de gevolmachtigde om namens de cliënt te handelen."

Etymology and related forms: Machtigt is derived from macht (power) with the verb-forming suffix -igen, following patterns of regular Dutch -igen verbs. Related terms include machtiging (authorization) and machtig (powerful).

In addition to its verbal use, machtigt can occasionally appear as a surname in Dutch- or German-speaking contexts, though it is rare and not associated with widely recognized figures.