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
The case has become a legal test for Trump's goal of mass deportations of migrants in the U.S. without legal authorization
Did deportations defy a judge's order?
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Wedbush analysts anticipate additional potential share buybacks from Texas Roadhouse management following a $500 million authorization late February.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
As a result, many observers agree that President Trump cannot simply move federal student loan programs to an agency outside of the Department of Education without congressional authorization.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
All the victims were Russian, and were among 45 passengers aboard the tourist submarine, said provincial officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to not having authorization to speak to the media.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Wedbush analysts anticipate additional potential share buybacks from Texas Roadhouse management following a $500 million authorization late February.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
As a result, many observers agree that President Trump cannot simply move federal student loan programs to an agency outside of the Department of Education without congressional authorization.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
All the victims were Russian, and were among 45 passengers aboard the tourist submarine, said provincial officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to not having authorization to speak to the media.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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Although the Castro regime had given permission for the project to proceed, the government pulled the plug and expelled Ghidini from the country, leaving him able to cobble together only an 11-minute short.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who foster self-trust give employees permission to take initiative.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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President Trump has said repeatedly that he was elected with a mandate to cut Federal bureaucracy and eliminate waste.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The panel embarked on an ambitious listening tour, hearing from a total of 1,650 community members with the mandate of creating a strategic plan for Connecticut’s child care system.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The whales been spotted off the coast of Amelia Island near Jacksonville at the same latitude — but that’s about 370 miles east.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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These authorities, primarily rooted in Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), provide the executive wide latitude to impose tariffs with minimal consultation or oversight.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hours later, the Senate passed the RFK bill by unanimous consent.—
Meagan Flynn,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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The all-Republican commission approved the change unanimously on March 17 as part of the consent agenda with no discussion.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The company also holds the licenses for the Japanese baseball and soccer leagues, as well as other entertainment properties, and Leiner said Fanatics sees the potential for the market to generate upwards of nine figures.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Innovation often happens when people have the freedom to challenge ideas and create with confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Accord spun out of control, striking another vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Highlander.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Thai authorities said the quake and aftershocks were felt in most of the country's provinces.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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The administration argued the removals stemmed from sensitive negotiations with El Salvador, placing them firmly within the president’s diplomatic authority.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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