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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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Congressional authorization for funding to Ukraine expires this year.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 12 July 2025
But Williams said even if non-FDA authorized products disappear from the market, there are some that have gained authorization that would still be available to people who want to use them to quit cigarettes.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Congressional authorization for funding to Ukraine expires this year.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 12 July 2025
But Williams said even if non-FDA authorized products disappear from the market, there are some that have gained authorization that would still be available to people who want to use them to quit cigarettes.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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