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authorization

noun

ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce authorization (audio)
Definition of authorizationnext
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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3
as in latitude
the right to act or move freely granted authorization to enter the military facility

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Recent Examples of authorization The groups representing local governments urged the FCC to issue new rules that apply to the providers and suggested a requirement that ISPs deploy networks within 180 days of local authorization. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 The Model Context Protocol’s authorization specification binds an access token to the server it was issued for and requires servers to reject tokens that were not. — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Many handled important logistical tasks, Forest Service staffers said, like securing authorizations for equipment, land use and water supplies during wildfires. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Individualized legal advice may also be appropriate when an authorization appears broad. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authorization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
  1. permission
  2. mandate
  3. latitude
  4. consent
  5. accreditation
  6. license
  7. granting
  8. freedom
Noun
  • Over time, Amazon introduced agentic capabilities, which meant the AI could then reason, plan, and act on a seller’s behalf with their permission.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The new product will let users listen to music, make calls and talk with an AI assistant — there’s just no screen, and no video recording, which has raised privacy concerns with some users recording people without permission.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of permission
Noun
  • Many commercial leases and client contracts require proof of general liability coverage before a business can even sign, which often functions as a de facto requirement for many Kansas small businesses even without a state mandate behind it.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Following last week's interest rate hike, Goolsbee was putting into perspective what to expect going forward in the Fed's tug-of-war between its dual mandate of fostering price stability and maximizing employment.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mandate
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  • As a result, most north-south longitude lines become curved in the Equal Earth projection, while east-west latitude lines are spaced closer together near the poles, rather than farther away.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The time points to the moment when the Earth tilts equally toward and away from the Sun and brings nearly equal amounts of daylight to all latitudes.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of latitude
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  • Videos posted on social media showing men who appear to film women without their knowledge have raised questions about consent — and whether existing privacy laws can keep pace with technology that allows people to record almost invisibly.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ellison also addressed the main points in the consent degree unveiled by Bonta, which involves a commitment to a minimum of 30 movies a year for the next two years and 32 movies for the next three years.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of consent
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  • Roja London was awarded the Butterfly Mark accreditation by Positive Luxury in September 2024 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Before reopening, Insight must restore Weiss's state license and secure accreditation and federal funding eligibility for both hospitals.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of accreditation
Noun
  • Unlike conventional sports books, which operate on the basis of licenses issued by states, Kalshi and Polymarket argue they are exclusively regulated at a federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike 10-week internships, apprenticeships last about 12 months, frequently award portable industry credentials or licenses and offer a path toward promotion into full-time roles.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of license
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  • Other presidential powers include the negotiation of treaties and the granting of pardons.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security has appealed the granting of his asylum.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of granting
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  • Across 13 tracks, Emjay (whose stage name is an acronym for her real name, María José) fuses genres like pop, rock, trap and hyperpop, turning the mix into an act of uninhibited freedom.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • It has been worn as a symbol of labor, rebuilding, freedom, belonging and self-expression, but the language remains alive only when new voices are given the opportunity to speak truly.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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