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
According to the group, about 60 percent of these workers have signed union authorization cards.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Major questions doctrine Under the major questions doctrine, Congress must give clear authorization for a federal agency to decide an issue of major political or economic significance — a view that conservatives on the court have often cited in recent years to limit federal agency actions.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 May 2025
The ordeal began May 5 when Arias-Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was pulled over by Dalton police.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 May 2025
One study published in JAMA Network Open found that 22% of cancer patients didn’t get the care their doctors prescribed because of delays in prior authorization and other administrative issues.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 13 May 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Major questions doctrine Under the major questions doctrine, Congress must give clear authorization for a federal agency to decide an issue of major political or economic significance — a view that conservatives on the court have often cited in recent years to limit federal agency actions.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 May 2025
The ordeal began May 5 when Arias-Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was pulled over by Dalton police.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 May 2025
One study published in JAMA Network Open found that 22% of cancer patients didn’t get the care their doctors prescribed because of delays in prior authorization and other administrative issues.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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In addition to identifying tools, Reco assesses the data access levels assigned to each one, keeping an eye on permissions and usage to mitigate risks of exposure.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This gives enterprises access control of every model so that any application or person who uses the model can be given the right permission.—
Manosiz Bhattacharyya,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, Moody’s was quite clear that Maryland’s future unfunded mandates were the main cause.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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Our mandate is to provide safe entertainment where kids can be enthralled, excited and encouraged to set their imaginations free.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Elevation is the only way to seek cooler climate conditions and balance latitude.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The company argues that the pit would qualify as a farm irrigation pond under zoning and agricultural regulations, which give wide latitude to farming operations.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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But consent is a dynamic, not static, concept, Martin said.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Congress is currently stacked with Trump acolytes, so congressional consent would not be difficult to obtain.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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According to the 10-count indictment, Lopez, Gonzalez and other conspirators would enter casinos using driver’s licenses in other people’s names and would target Asian victims who appeared to win or cash in a large number of chips.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The True Investment Required While AI’s promise is clear, organizations often underestimate the true cost of implementation, far beyond software licenses and hardware upgrades.—
Erez Meltzer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The trial has implications not only for Combs' freedom but for the future of his business interests.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Experts say the moves will create a vacuum for promoting freedom and representative government, and could accelerate what many see as antidemocratic trends around the world.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Seven of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole in a wall behind a toilet remained on the run May 17, as authorities in Louisiana continued a massive manhunt and wondered if the men had had inside help.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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In September of last year, Japanese authorities began searching in a different area after Wu-Murad’s backpack and a single shoe were discovered near a stream in Totsukawa village.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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