authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
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Examples of authorization in a Sentence
you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.
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Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona voters appeared on track to pass a statewide ballot proposition on Tuesday that would criminalize crossing the Arizona-Mexico border without authorization and allow local law enforcement to arrest and deport migrants.
—Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Johnston insisted that expediting work authorization and matching migrants with employers was key to moving newcomers off city assistance.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona voters appeared on track to pass a statewide ballot proposition on Tuesday that would criminalize crossing the Arizona-Mexico border without authorization and allow local law enforcement to arrest and deport migrants.
—Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Johnston insisted that expediting work authorization and matching migrants with employers was key to moving newcomers off city assistance.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorization. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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