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 company would first need authorizations from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
In 2012, then-President Barack Obama introduced the DACA program, offering protections and work authorizations for millions of undocumented residents who came to the U.S. as minors.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Rogel-Jaimes and Romero-Molina are Mexican nationals who were living in the U.S. without authorization, federal prosecutors said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
As for what’s next for Project Cardinal, its rezoning, special use authorization for a PUD and preliminary PUD plan were recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
In 2012, then-President Barack Obama introduced the DACA program, offering protections and work authorizations for millions of undocumented residents who came to the U.S. as minors.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Rogel-Jaimes and Romero-Molina are Mexican nationals who were living in the U.S. without authorization, federal prosecutors said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
As for what’s next for Project Cardinal, its rezoning, special use authorization for a PUD and preliminary PUD plan were recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Reprinted by permission of Vintage Books, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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First, the administration asked Congress to revoke the EPA waiver that allows California to set the state's zero-emission vehicle mandate.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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While the Israelis have reportedly agreed to move troops farther away from key corridors, some question if Israeli diplomats shuttling to Qatar and Egypt for talks actually have the mandate to negotiate.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
28 July 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Spain’s victory was overshadowed by then-President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, who grabbed and kissed player Jenni Hermoso without her consent.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Approval of the traffic circle construction contract was on the City Council’s June 24 agenda’s consent calendar, which is a list of items usually approved as a routine matter without discussion.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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After the necessary licenses and permits weren’t granted by Barcelona City Council, however, Barca had to cancel its plan and arrange to hold the Gamper at the Johan Cruyff Stadium which has just 6,000 seats.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The legislation limits individuals to redeeming 5,000 bottles a day and requires redemption centers to record the name, driver’s license and license plate of anyone returning over 2,500 bottles.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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As for the factors that are out of your control — the future of the stock market, U.S. trade policy and tax rates, how much money your friends are making — give yourself a little grace.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 July 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.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Issuing second offenses for reckless driving has been a point of emphasis for authorities and prosecutors since late 2024, when officials announced new measures to combat reckless driving.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Nine of the stabbings took place in the store, while one occurred in the vestibule and another outside the store, authorities said.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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