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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Recent Examples of authorization
Obama used the authorization for use of military force, which Congress issued in 2001 to target Al Qaeda and the Taliban, as a legal basis for those strikes.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The Senate committee—and particularly its leaders, Republican senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State—are trying to speed things along via the authorization bill.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
But Lyman noted that the NRC has agreed to greatly restrict the scope of additional safety and security reviews for projects that have DOE authorizations.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for authorization
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The Senate committee—and particularly its leaders, Republican senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State—are trying to speed things along via the authorization bill.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
But Lyman noted that the NRC has agreed to greatly restrict the scope of additional safety and security reviews for projects that have DOE authorizations.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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During that period, food manufacturers asked the FDA’s permission to introduce a new substance only 10 times, according to the analysis.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Exceptions were carved out for students with health needs, emergencies or teacher permission for educational reasons.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But instead of helping the Postal Service, Steiner said regulators and Congress have imposed costly mandates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company argues any retail coin program is a mint and exceeds the Texas Bullion Depository’s mandate.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of a bright waning gibbous moon on that night, many fainter meteors will be washed out, particularly in the northern latitudes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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In mid-twilight, about 45 minutes after sunset from latitude 40 degrees north, Mercury will stand 9 degrees above the horizon nearly due west, and 7 degrees to the lower left of Venus.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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This would allow social media companies to collect children’s data without parental consent—but solely for age verification purposes.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers are aiming to block further military action without authorization under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which Congress passed in response to the Vietnam War as a check on the president's power to enter armed conflict without consent from the legislative branch.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most high schools offer dual credit courses taught by high school teachers who’ve gained accreditation in the subject.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Thor Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with BBB accreditation and strong ratings on Trustpilot.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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In early October, Acacio agreed to an interim order imposing restrictions on his license.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition, sellers of faster and/or more powerful vehicles would be required to inform consumers that the vehicles don’t meet the definition of an e-bike and therefore would require registration and a license to operate.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The granting of cert requires at least four justices voting in its favor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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That freedom could allow the Cowboys to load up on big contracts that would not count as high in the first year.—
Nick Harris
March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Observers say his conviction reflected the decline of press and other freedoms that has changed Hong Kong, a former British colony that returned to China’s control in 1997.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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