authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
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
Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The agency will establish a standard and timeline for industry to switch to natural alternatives, revoke authorization for dyes not in production within coming weeks and take action to remove remaining dyes on the market.
—Matthew Perrone, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The agency will establish a standard and timeline for industry to switch to natural alternatives, revoke authorization for dyes not in production within coming weeks and take action to remove remaining dyes on the market.
—Matthew Perrone, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for authorization
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorization. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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