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
Moreno nominated Trump for the honor for his authorization of the U.S. military’s strikes on Iran, while Carter nominated him for the Iran-Israel ceasefire that the president claimed had been reached.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
The detentions have spread fear across Southern California, where some 1.4 million people are estimated to live without full legal authorization, according to the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Rahman even kept notes of classified information via sequences of letters and numbers to transmit government secrets to those without authorization to see them, prosecutors said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
The detentions have spread fear across Southern California, where some 1.4 million people are estimated to live without full legal authorization, according to the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Rahman even kept notes of classified information via sequences of letters and numbers to transmit government secrets to those without authorization to see them, prosecutors said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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Noni Madueke has been given permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical with Arsenal.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Reprinted with permission from Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And while full five-day in-office mandates are rare—most Fortune 500 companies require workers to be on-site for three days a week, according to Flex Index’s latest report—employers are still asking for more in-person attendance.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For years, California has added significant amounts of renewable energy to its electric grid to meet the state’s mandate to derive 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Deloitte’s Connected Consumer survey echoes the tension: Enthusiasm for generative AI co-exists with a demand for transparency, accountability and explicit consent.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Both of the cases were brought by book authors who alleged that AI companies had trained large language models using authors’ work without consent or compensation.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Candidates made promises to boost small businesses in Detroit a day after the city approved changes to cut red tape in obtaining a business license.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Indiana uses a point system for traffic violations, and accumulating 20 points within two years can lead to license suspension.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In 18th-century slave-holding Brazil, Anna Borges fought for her freedom.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Noun
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If the Supreme Court grants Trump control over the NLRB, said Calemine of the AFL-CIO, workers will be the ones who suffer.—
Gabriel Thompson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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And there’s no attempt to mask the scent of Soviet-style control here.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Traditional acquisitions would face months of review, public disclosure, and potential blocking by antitrust authorities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Brianna Moore was arrested in Missouri in October 2024, months after a deceased newborn was allegedly found wrapped in a bloody towel in her dorm bathroom at the Tampa, Fla., campus, Hillsborough County authorities said at the time.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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