as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the only body empowered with the accreditation of medical schools in the state
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Recent Examples of accreditation
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Their discussion was punctuated by calls for quiet as hundreds of attendees milled around the convention hall to collect their accreditation.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Weeks after the list was published, five pro-Palestinian groups launched a campaign to revoke the accreditation of 17 Canadian Jewish sleepaway camps.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
As of Monday afternoon, staff received word that the accreditation program is being shifted to a different office called the Public Resources Program, which is already understaffed, sources said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The bifurcated state and federal process is supposed to include on-site inspections by an accreditation team.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Technically, no, at least not one with professional accreditation.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
With NaphCare’s help, the agency expected to get accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by late fall of that year, the release said.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Their discussion was punctuated by calls for quiet as hundreds of attendees milled around the convention hall to collect their accreditation.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Weeks after the list was published, five pro-Palestinian groups launched a campaign to revoke the accreditation of 17 Canadian Jewish sleepaway camps.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
As of Monday afternoon, staff received word that the accreditation program is being shifted to a different office called the Public Resources Program, which is already understaffed, sources said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The bifurcated state and federal process is supposed to include on-site inspections by an accreditation team.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Technically, no, at least not one with professional accreditation.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
With NaphCare’s help, the agency expected to get accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by late fall of that year, the release said.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
Noun
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In the claim, Nancy Lemus' attorneys alleged that Eklund and Osborn failed to follow departmental and legal mandates for handling explosives.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This law, presented in the name of anti-discrimination, threatens to do exactly that against private religious institutions that do not comply with state mandates or rules that would conflict with a private religious institution’s beliefs and views.—
Stephen Mitchell,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Associated Press reported that Kenyan law allows hospitals and morgues to dispose of unclaimed bodies after 14 days with court authorization.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another employee followed the agent’s incorrect advice and exposed a large amount of company data to employees without authorization as a result.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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