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
Broadcom — The semiconductor stock moved more than 2% higher following the company’s authorization of a new $10 billion share repurchase program, effective through Dec. 31.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Without a nationwide injunction, children born to migrants without authorization in a district where Trump's policy was blocked would be citizens while children born elsewhere could face deportation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Travel: Travelers from the U.S., Canada and most European countries who do not require visas to enter Britain must now apply for digital authorization before entering the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Advantage plans also have more flexibility to limit their medical costs by restricting provider networks and requiring prior authorization.
—Grace McCormack, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Without a nationwide injunction, children born to migrants without authorization in a district where Trump's policy was blocked would be citizens while children born elsewhere could face deportation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Travel: Travelers from the U.S., Canada and most European countries who do not require visas to enter Britain must now apply for digital authorization before entering the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Advantage plans also have more flexibility to limit their medical costs by restricting provider networks and requiring prior authorization.
—Grace McCormack, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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State Democratic legislators, who hold the majority in Colorado, gave Republicans permission to remove and replace the likeness.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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If permission were granted, propellent production could grow in a matter of months.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday indefinitely suspended a lower court mandate that the government immediately return him to the U.S. to fix the mistake.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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To meet the needs of today’s employers, 75% of whom said in a recent study that their new college hires were unprepared for the job, B.U. leaders saw a mandate to innovate business education.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Tweaks to Florida’s Live Local Act may boost developers’ options but frustrate cities Florida developers could gain more latitude from legislative bills this year that aim to piggyback off the state’s law to increase affordable housing.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With the new features announced Tuesday, teens under 16 will be prevented from using the Instagram Live feature without parental consent.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Senate version co-sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) was approved in the Senate by unanimous consent in February and is nearing passage in the House.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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About a quarter of states today, including Utah, Maryland, Virginia and New York, issue mobile driver’s licenses, according to mDLConnection, an online resource from the Secure Technology Alliance.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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Take, for example, the effort many states are making to adopt digital driver’s licenses.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.—
Tony Hunter,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Benefits traditionally associated with renting –flexibility, freedom from maintenance, opportunities to meet new friends – will be prioritized by those who in earlier generations likely would have been home buyers.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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There is also the underlying issue of whether a crypto investor uses a third party for custody at all, or maintains total custody and trading control over their holdings.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the pulse of Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter brings a distinctive voice backed by 95 years of history, giving us unparalleled access and authority in the entertainment world.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zozo said the acquisition of Lyst will form the cornerstone of its international expansion strategy, while Lyst’s brand authority and intelligence will be further strengthened by leveraging Zozo’s market leadership in Japan.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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