1
as in permissions
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 mandates
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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as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely
granted authorization to enter the military facility
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Recent Examples of authorizations
The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Some have floated alternatives, including narrower authorizations or limits on ground troops, while others have suggested the administration could invoke the law’s 30-day withdrawal provision to buy more time.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the resolution, which is still subject to change and hasn’t been formally approved, Charlotte would withhold its support from any final tolling or contract authorizations until its conditions are met.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Overdue bills, lost jobs — and slow lawsuits Earlier this month, a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction mandating that USCIS issue a decision by May 18 on applications from 31 citizens of Iran and one citizen of Sudan who are waiting on work authorizations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Some have floated alternatives, including narrower authorizations or limits on ground troops, while others have suggested the administration could invoke the law’s 30-day withdrawal provision to buy more time.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the resolution, which is still subject to change and hasn’t been formally approved, Charlotte would withhold its support from any final tolling or contract authorizations until its conditions are met.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Overdue bills, lost jobs — and slow lawsuits Earlier this month, a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction mandating that USCIS issue a decision by May 18 on applications from 31 citizens of Iran and one citizen of Sudan who are waiting on work authorizations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
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Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Legislature’s role should be to support local communities, not dictate one-size-fits-all mandates from Boise.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Observers from mid-northern latitudes, however, may only see about half as many.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Still, the meteor shower is visible worldwide, but the southern hemisphere and northern latitudes tend to see the most meteors as the radiant in Aquarius rises above the horizon.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hospital officials recently requested 85 additional bed licenses before the state Legislature in order to meet current or future demand for care in the east metro.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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In its preliminary report, the CAAC said the flight and cabin crew held valid licenses, and the crew had enough rest and passed health checks on the day of the flight.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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When rule-making is enacted properly, its impact is not to abolish our freedoms nor restrain our lives, but rather to protect and expand our freedom by preventing others from violating our rights.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an independent celebration of press freedoms.—
Jim Geraghty,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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