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
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Visas grant international students entry to the U.S., while their status in the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) database is part of what gives them legal permission to stay in the U.S. for studies or limited on-the-job training after graduation.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To qualify as religious release time, educational instruction must take place off campus, with parental permission and with no public funding.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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California has been in the process of implementing various new regulations to give insurers more latitude to raise premiums in exchange for issuing more policies in high-risk areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 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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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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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The study will be led by a vaccine skeptic who was previously disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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In a time when everything feels expensive, that kind of freedom is priceless.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to legend, when the Spanish invaded, some Muisca chose to leap from the waterfall rather than surrender, believing they would be transformed into condors, soaring to freedom.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The touch and gesture controls are smooth, and the customizable Quick Button makes accessing key features super convenient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guam plays a vital role in enabling the ability to operate forward by supporting logistics, command and control, and fleet readiness, the U.S. Navy said.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Three suspects are in custody after a hit-and-run on the 134 Freeway led to a manhunt in Eagle Rock and a police shooting, authorities said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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