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
Employers may face hefty fines for employing workers without authorization, but in other cases, workers are placed in removal proceedings while employers face minimal or no fines as investigations drag out.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Use cases and workflows for EPP vary by what the payer and health system client are looking to accomplish, but examples include prior authorization, event notifications, and care coordination.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruling is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities to strengthen immigration enforcement and conduct mass deportations of migrants who are in the country without legal authorization.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
And support for Ukraine from the U.S. and Europe accelerated, including an authorization to use long-range American weapons to strike militarily strategic targets within Russia.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Use cases and workflows for EPP vary by what the payer and health system client are looking to accomplish, but examples include prior authorization, event notifications, and care coordination.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The ruling is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities to strengthen immigration enforcement and conduct mass deportations of migrants who are in the country without legal authorization.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
And support for Ukraine from the U.S. and Europe accelerated, including an authorization to use long-range American weapons to strike militarily strategic targets within Russia.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorization
Noun
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Alas for true love and territorial aspirations, on his way back to St. Petersburg for further orders and permission to marry, Rezanov got sick, again and again, and finally died after falling from his horse.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX now has permission to launch its Starship megarocket for the eighth time.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The law firm is also representing the district in its ongoing legal battle with the California Department of Education, which filed a writ of mandate against the district in April requiring that RUSD revoke the policy.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some critics also worry that an elimination could neuter federal mandates for programs like Title I, which funds schools in low-income areas.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Back on board, refuel with the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, which elevates fine dining to new latitudes.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For those in northern latitudes, tonight could bring a chance to witness the northern lights.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The auction proceeded despite fierce opposition from thousands of artists, who have argued AI models of exploiting human creativity without consent.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers must be 21 and consent to background check.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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L’Oréal has held the Ralph Lauren Fragrances license since the range came to be in 1985.—
James Manso,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Musk may have given up on fighting for the licenses, instead teaming up with Trump to potentially eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which monitors the traditional sort of money transmitter activities that currently seem just out of Musk's reach.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other democracies will no longer see the United States as a reliable partner in protecting freedom and peace.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The gathering has become a hub for global Bitcoin leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore Bitcoin adoption, circular economies, and financial freedom.—
Abubakar Nur Khalil,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Brooklyn also reacquired control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets over the summer — a move that seemed to indicate the Nets expected to be picking high.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Have persistent weeds identified to determine the best control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vegas authorities were not connected to the earlier sessions, and were not required to honor any agreement that might have been made with Davis, according to interview recordings and transcripts reviewed by ABC.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some Afghans who entered the country legally have already been detained by immigration authorities.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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