authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
On Friday, human rights lawyers in Germany filed an urgent court appeal, demanding that the government cease authorization of war weapons for Israel, in accordance with the country’s War Weapons Control Act.
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Cate Brown, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, in the swift few months since the UAW set its sights on non-union plants, pledging $40 million for the cause, organizers have been able to get well over a majority of workers at Volkswagen and Mercedes to sign union authorization cards.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The bill also prohibits using sedation or mechanical restraints without prior authorization in treatment centers.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The measure, known as SB4, would empower Texas officials to arrest and jail migrants on misdemeanor or felony charges if they are suspected of crossing in the U.S. without authorization and to order them to return to Mexico.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
During Wednesday's hour-long hearing, a three-judge panel listened to arguments on the law known as S.B. 4, which would authorize law enforcement officers in the state to arrest, detain and deport people suspected of entering the U.S. in Texas from Mexico without legal authorization.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Available at affordable prices, typically ranging from $4 to $10, RFID blockers provide sufficient protection, ensuring that your credit cards and passports cannot be scanned without authorization.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
An internal investigation determined a Verizon employee obtained a file containing employee personal information without authorization, including their names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, among other information.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Canada was the third top recruiter of tech talent last year, which Sutherlin says may be a result of the country snagging those who were rejected for U.S. work authorization.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Cate Brown, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, in the swift few months since the UAW set its sights on non-union plants, pledging $40 million for the cause, organizers have been able to get well over a majority of workers at Volkswagen and Mercedes to sign union authorization cards.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The bill also prohibits using sedation or mechanical restraints without prior authorization in treatment centers.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The measure, known as SB4, would empower Texas officials to arrest and jail migrants on misdemeanor or felony charges if they are suspected of crossing in the U.S. without authorization and to order them to return to Mexico.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
During Wednesday's hour-long hearing, a three-judge panel listened to arguments on the law known as S.B. 4, which would authorize law enforcement officers in the state to arrest, detain and deport people suspected of entering the U.S. in Texas from Mexico without legal authorization.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Available at affordable prices, typically ranging from $4 to $10, RFID blockers provide sufficient protection, ensuring that your credit cards and passports cannot be scanned without authorization.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
An internal investigation determined a Verizon employee obtained a file containing employee personal information without authorization, including their names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, among other information.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Canada was the third top recruiter of tech talent last year, which Sutherlin says may be a result of the country snagging those who were rejected for U.S. work authorization.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorization. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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