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
Kennedy has a long history of opposition to a variety of vaccines, and petitioned the FDA in 2021 to revoke the emergency-use authorizations of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 May 2025
In response, her attorney argued that Hall only went to a federal immigration facility to ask for information about how to obtain authorization to work when she was arrested by overeager immigration agents.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has launched an ad campaign urging people in the country without authorization to leave or risk being rounded up and deported.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The two left the Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center without authorization around 2:45 p.m.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 May 2025
In response, her attorney argued that Hall only went to a federal immigration facility to ask for information about how to obtain authorization to work when she was arrested by overeager immigration agents.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has launched an ad campaign urging people in the country without authorization to leave or risk being rounded up and deported.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The two left the Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center without authorization around 2:45 p.m.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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Shadow on projects that excite you (with your manager’s permission).—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Listen to this article MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s approach to free agency last summer was simplicity, that Jimmy Butler would return hungry for an extension, the core would meet Pat Riley’s mandate of elevated attendance, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would make sophomore strides.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Musk's push for a mandate that federal employees should send short emails listing weekly accomplishments was overruled by some Cabinet heads and was one of several ways his Silicon Valley background clashed with the ways of Washington.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 May 2025
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Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In one case filed by unions, a federal judge in Maryland determined that the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) likely violated the Privacy Act by disclosing personal information to DOGE affiliates without people's consent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Once captured, police said Lopez-Infante will be charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failure to render aid/file an accident report, attempted evidence tampering, and driving without a license/insurance.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
Noun
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By the State of the People Power Tour that is aiming to ignite a grassroots movement to lift up voices and advance freedom and justices.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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According to the agencies, the GRU hackers also carried out reconnaissance of the network of at least one producer of industrial control system components for railway systems—suggesting a possible intention to attempt sabotage—but didn’t actually succeed in breaching the company.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Listen to this article Many of the military families who evacuated after a private jet crashed into their Murphy Canyon neighborhood a week ago — killing the pilot and five passengers on board — were expected to be allowed back into their homes Thursday, authorities said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Speaking at a press briefing in 2022, Chen Lei, an inspector from Xinjiang’s Rural Revitalization Bureau, indicated that the authorities aimed to increase the number of workers moved to other parts of China by a third in 2023 to more than 38,000, according to a government report posted online.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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