1
as in permissions
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 mandates
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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3
as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely
granted authorization to enter the military facility
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Recent Examples of authorizations
This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
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Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The plaintiffs filed the initial FoIA request in February 2025 for an investigation into how DOGE’s activities at the FCC may have created conflicts of interest related to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink, which are seeking various FCC licenses and authorizations.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
That matters because insurer AI systems reviewing prior authorizations or determining medical necessity depend entirely on the quality of those inputs.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The plaintiffs filed the initial FoIA request in February 2025 for an investigation into how DOGE’s activities at the FCC may have created conflicts of interest related to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink, which are seeking various FCC licenses and authorizations.
—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
That matters because insurer AI systems reviewing prior authorizations or determining medical necessity depend entirely on the quality of those inputs.
—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
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This includes capabilities like just-in-time access, clear ownership models and the ability to rapidly provision and revoke permissions at the same speed these agents operate.
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Bring your diplomatic grace to a money talk, and set clear permissions that protect trust without keeping score.
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The brands that successfully thread the needle, by embracing the immense power of AI while remaining agile amid shifting regulatory mandates, will be the ones that succeed.
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Return-to-office mandates brought people back to buildings without answering what they are supposed to accomplish there.
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While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well.
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While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
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The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
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Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion.
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New limits on lifetime hunting licenses in Idaho House Bill 855 limits lifetime hunting licenses to residents who have lived in Idaho for a minimum of five years.
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
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Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.
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Several said the American dream has become a reality, offering them economic opportunities, newfound freedoms, and a better quality of life.
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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