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
On July 3, Arcade made its agent authorization and tool-execution runtime available through the Microsoft Azure and AWS marketplaces, so enterprises can deploy it inside their own cloud with one click.
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Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The permit was filed for authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside the arena for the event, which would include 500-999 attendees and also covers space for trucks in the area to load and unload materials at the arena.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
In my view, that is especially unfortunate because at the state level, there is bipartisan appetite to address ongoing health insurance barriers, such as by reforming prior authorization.
—
Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The permit was filed for authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside the arena for the event, which would include 500-999 attendees and also covers space for trucks in the area to load and unload materials at the arena.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
In my view, that is especially unfortunate because at the state level, there is bipartisan appetite to address ongoing health insurance barriers, such as by reforming prior authorization.
—
Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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