1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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Recent Examples of authorization
Critics say increasing insurers' control of the program would trap consumers in health plans that are costlier to taxpayers and that can restrict their care, including by imposing onerous prior authorization requirements for some procedures.
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Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
Three have voted in favor, but this week, Local 1166 in Kokomo, Indiana, failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote in favor of strike authorization.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: The union is hoping the strike authorization serves as a wake-up call for the UC system and that their next bargaining sessions will help avoid strike activity.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
The authorization does not mean there will definitely be a strike at the plant that builds GM's full-sized light duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
Three have voted in favor, but this week, Local 1166 in Kokomo, Indiana, failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote in favor of strike authorization.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: The union is hoping the strike authorization serves as a wake-up call for the UC system and that their next bargaining sessions will help avoid strike activity.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
The authorization does not mean there will definitely be a strike at the plant that builds GM's full-sized light duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
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Be Skeptical of App Requests: Always scrutinize requests for extensive permissions.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is kind of what Meta is now letting military contractors do with Llama in the U.S., only without its permission.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Last week, over 500 employees signed a letter to the Amazon Web Services CEO, Matt Garman, criticizing the company’s RTO mandate from three days a week to five.Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes than is typical comes in the wake of a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Those of us at 47° latitude won't see another post-5pm sunset until January.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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These jokes were made on my blog, which another family member had shared with my uncle without my consent.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Through November 17, a license is just $39.99 (reg.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers focused on how Microsoft packaged its products into tiers of service — with advanced security tools attached to only the most expensive license, known to government customers as the G5.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bizarre cultural norms The Democratic Party at its best stands for fairness and freedom.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 8th District north of Denver and 3rd District on the Western Slope are national battlegrounds that will help determine which party gains control of Congress.John Frank, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Two potential newcomers to the Wyoming State Legislature, Democrat Jen Solis and Republican Gary Brown, will wrestle for control of the district that Spans North-Central Cheyenne.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pay attention and refuse to give anyone authority to decide for you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The City Council would have the authority to set restrictions on who may sell fireworks and when and where they may be sold and discharged.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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