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
In addition to meeting BMI or weight-to-height ratio thresholds, most employers impose some conditions before employees can qualify for the drugs, such as obtaining authorization before filling a prescription or requiring workers to consult a dietician, for example.
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Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
Security forces had yet to learn of the new film, which was shot in secret without required government authorization.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Ukraine had urged the United States to provide the authorization for months.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to federal funds, an emergency authorization also allows FEMA to tap into an entire family of federal agencies, including the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Energy, Education, and Transportation, among others.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
Security forces had yet to learn of the new film, which was shot in secret without required government authorization.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Ukraine had urged the United States to provide the authorization for months.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to federal funds, an emergency authorization also allows FEMA to tap into an entire family of federal agencies, including the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Energy, Education, and Transportation, among others.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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When Mar-a-Lago and Trump’s Palm Beach golf club sought permission to hire temporary foreign workers in July 2024, Florida’s unemployment rate stood at 3.3%.Zach Everson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s mandate arises not just from the raw vote total, but also from the fact that every swing state, every part of the country, and major demographic groups swung toward Trump.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Stockman's mandate to cut spending collided with two other Reagan articles of faith: tax cuts and a vigorous military build up to challenge what was then still the Soviet Union.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here’s How to See Them Next Time On May 10 and 11, an unusually strong geomagnetic storm allowed people around the world to view the northern lights at latitudes where they’re rarely seen, from Florida to Spain.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Aurora is typically seen in polar regions at around latitudes of 70 degrees north and south, but during intense periods of solar activity the auroral oval can bulge, with displays then seen as low as 25 degrees north and south of the equator.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Although the boy was vaccinated without his parents’ consent, court documents describe the incident as unintentional.Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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And new federal efforts to crack down on unscrupulous brokers switching consumers' coverage without consent could slow down the process for picking a new plan CMS did not respond to questions about why open enrollment was extended.Maya Goldman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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For years afterward, Nassiri, now 55, continued treating patients without a license, records show, prompting the state board to threaten him with criminal charges.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is the freedom to get around, whether for work, leisure, shopping or school, without the need to rely on a car or public transport.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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News of Tal’s survival and freedom spread quickly after the regime’s fall, with so many desperate to hear a story with a happy ending.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, as your business expands, costs can spiral out of control.Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some Republicans, who are set to take control of Congress next month, have tried to push legislation that would have forced them to return to prison.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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And House Bill 23-1100 further prevented state and local governments from entering or renewing contracts with federal immigration authorities to detain people suspected of civil immigration violations.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hearing took place approximately one month after reports surfaced that federal authorities are investigating whether former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed wagers on his team last season.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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