authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
Examples of authorization in a Sentence
you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Synthetic Food Dyes to Be Phased Out The FDA plans to revoke authorization of two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the next few months.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency plans to revoke the authorization of these dyes and set national standards for transitioning to natural alternatives by the end of 2026.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
What the Latest Science Says About the Tiny Plastic Bits Inside & All Around Us
The FDA has not reevaluated the authorization of sucralose in the nearly 30 years since, despite a growing body of research sounding the alarm on the alternative sweetener.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Synthetic Food Dyes to Be Phased Out The FDA plans to revoke authorization of two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the next few months.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency plans to revoke the authorization of these dyes and set national standards for transitioning to natural alternatives by the end of 2026.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
What the Latest Science Says About the Tiny Plastic Bits Inside & All Around Us
The FDA has not reevaluated the authorization of sucralose in the nearly 30 years since, despite a growing body of research sounding the alarm on the alternative sweetener.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for authorization
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorization. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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