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
Moreno nominated Trump for the honor for his authorization of the U.S. military’s strikes on Iran, while Carter nominated him for the Iran-Israel ceasefire that the president claimed had been reached.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
The detentions have spread fear across Southern California, where some 1.4 million people are estimated to live without full legal authorization, according to the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Rahman even kept notes of classified information via sequences of letters and numbers to transmit government secrets to those without authorization to see them, prosecutors said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
The detentions have spread fear across Southern California, where some 1.4 million people are estimated to live without full legal authorization, according to the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Rahman even kept notes of classified information via sequences of letters and numbers to transmit government secrets to those without authorization to see them, prosecutors said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
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However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Reprinted by permission of Vintage Books, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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And while full five-day in-office mandates are rare—most Fortune 500 companies require workers to be on-site for three days a week, according to Flex Index’s latest report—employers are still asking for more in-person attendance.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For years, California has added significant amounts of renewable energy to its electric grid to meet the state’s mandate to derive 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Deloitte’s Connected Consumer survey echoes the tension: Enthusiasm for generative AI co-exists with a demand for transparency, accountability and explicit consent.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Donald Trump has long used music at his rallies and events without the consent of the artists, with many speaking out it over the years.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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After the necessary licenses and permits weren’t granted by Barcelona City Council, however, Barca had to cancel its plan and arrange to hold the Gamper at the Johan Cruyff Stadium which has just 6,000 seats.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The legislation limits individuals to redeeming 5,000 bottles a day and requires redemption centers to record the name, driver’s license and license plate of anyone returning over 2,500 bottles.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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Lockdown may have driven some people to question one another’s reality; Eddington’s protagonist, however, seeks control of his—with violent and gory results.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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The deal also comes after a heated but quiet behind-the-scenes legal dispute between Park County, Paramount Global, and Skydance, which is set to assume control of Paramount in the coming weeks.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Traditional acquisitions would face months of review, public disclosure, and potential blocking by antitrust authorities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Brianna Moore was arrested in Missouri in October 2024, months after a deceased newborn was allegedly found wrapped in a bloody towel in her dorm bathroom at the Tampa, Fla., campus, Hillsborough County authorities said at the time.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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