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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2
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
All of them were in the country without authorization, having either entered the county illegally or overstayed their visas, the FBI agent wrote.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
The commission approved but never issued $45 million in bonds for the project, but that authorization lapsed amid changing political dynamics and wavering support from commissioners.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The federal program temporarily gives work authorization for people from countries in turmoil.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Antonio Maria Delgado and Verónica Egui Brito Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Any contractor must be licensed, bonded and insured, however, and have previous authorization from the company.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
The commission approved but never issued $45 million in bonds for the project, but that authorization lapsed amid changing political dynamics and wavering support from commissioners.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The federal program temporarily gives work authorization for people from countries in turmoil.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Antonio Maria Delgado and Verónica Egui Brito Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Any contractor must be licensed, bonded and insured, however, and have previous authorization from the company.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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Assign a basket for mail, a folder for permission slips, a place for backpacks and shoes, and a drawer or basket for chargers, keys, and sunglasses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Here are some tips to make sure location tracking is kept to a minimum: App permissions Head to your phone’s control panel to check permissions.—
Kelvin Chan,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025
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Musk had not faced questions since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to dismantle federal agencies.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The metropolitan area straddles Arkansas – which had a school vaccine mandate in place – and Texas, which didn't.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Presidents generally have wide latitude to cancel such contracts, though there is typically a deliberative process.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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The possibility of low oil prices provides the Fed with some latitude to ease its inflationary concerns, supporting a decision to maintain current rates.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Human Services Advisory board At a county commission work session the same evening of Lancaster’s swearing-in ceremony Monday, Wortman questioned an upcoming consent agenda item that recommended Lancaster be appointed to the county’s Human Services Advisory Board.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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So then, consent has been manufactured in the media to dehumanize and discriminate against trans people.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2025
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The penalty for the first time an employer is found not using E-Verify would be a possible business license suspension of up to 60 days, according to a copy of the bill.—
Rachel Spacek,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2025
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The licenses came with rules that providers called onerous and unethical, including mandatory pelvic exams for women.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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The severance can mangle their sense of freedom, marring liberation with guilt and anger.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The United States, as well as its allies, have sent warships to the waterway to assert the freedom of navigation in international waters and to showcase their support for Taiwan, which Communist China considers its territory despite never having governed it.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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An audio recording from the control tower at Toronto Pearson International Airport reveals that the flight was cleared to land at approximately 2:10 p.m. local time.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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This subscription also gives you access to parental control tools that help manage and monitor your children's online activities, keeping them safe from harmful content.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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The bodies have been recovered and identified and authorities on Sunday remained determined to solve the mystery of what caused a small plane to lose speed and altitude over Alaska moments before a horrific crash that killed all 10 people aboard.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In recovering the supercar, authorities also uncovered another theft ring that was using fake documents and VIN switching to steal and traffic luxury vehicles.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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