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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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
Mazon and Sanchez are from different parties, and under Spain’s political system, Spain’s federal government cannot release emergency funds and resources without the authorization from a regional government.
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Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
At the end of September, the company had $1.2 billion remaining under its previous $2 billion authorization.
—CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.
—Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
At the end of September, the company had $1.2 billion remaining under its previous $2 billion authorization.
—CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.
—Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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But with championship games come accommodations, receiving city permission from the streetlight-less Palos Verdes Estates to host the Southern Section Division 5 championship Friday night.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, Stockman's mandate to cut spending collided with two other Reagan articles of faith: tax cuts and a vigorous military build up to challenge what was then still the Soviet Union.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s mandate arises not just from the raw vote total, but also from the fact that every swing state, every part of the country, and major demographic groups swung toward Trump.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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As average air temperature in the latitudes of Florida increase, the ocean water temperature increases as well.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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It’s thought that the Northern Lights will be seen from more southerly latitudes than is typical for at least the next year.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Dali is expected to be charged with being a stowaway on a vessel or aircraft without consent and could face up to five years in prison.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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There also are risks that a brand or e-commerce retailer could use a celebrity's or influencer's likeness without their consent.Hassaan Raza, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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With the limited exceptions of parking tickets or business, tobacco and alcohol license suspensions, St. Paul officials have no such authority under the city charter.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024
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An administrative law judge affirmed the license revocation on May 28, 2024, and Avanti's subsequent efforts to stay the revocation failed.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
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President Claudia Sheinbaum calls it a money-saving measure, arguing that the government can more efficiently handle functions like freedom of information requests, anti-monopoly enforcement and energy-market regulation.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Articles in the Global Times and South China Morning Post cite fears that the laws will affect freedom of navigation, and impact trade, especially by reducing the number of sea lanes currently in use.Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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But it is now asked to complement one of the best defenses in the country, to run the ball, control clock and hit a few shots.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The discussions will test whether Trump and his Republican allies can achieve the kinds of real-world outcomes wanted, needed or supported when voters gave the party control of Congress and the White House.Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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His family asked Israeli authorities six times over the past months for permission to evacuate him from Gaza for this medical treatment, according to Rosalia Bollen, a UNICEF official who witnessed the boy's case.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The second robbery suspect, who has not been identified, remains at large, authorities said.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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