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
Foreign workers must immediately stop working if their employment authorizations lapse.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Those actions were justified using authorizations for the use of military force passed by Congress in 2001 and 2002.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Proponents of repealing the Gulf and Iraq War authorizations for the use of military force from 1991 and 2002, respectively, may finally have a victory on their hands.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Indian state authorities have ordered an immediate halt to drug production at the three manufacturers and have suspended product authorizations, the WHO said in its statement.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
If no agreement is reached by January 1, 2026, Bronson Healthcare said authorizations issued before the effective date may need to be reviewed.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Some countries offer electronic travel authorizations—similar to e-visas but often with a shorter, simpler application—regular e-visas, and visas on arrival.
—AFAR Media, 13 Oct. 2025
Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
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Limit app permissions, such as access to photos, contacts or location.—
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Adjust guest permissions and RSVP options.—
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But that would be a mistake, especially for those investors who need the portfolio protections silver can offer without having to pay the exorbitant price gold mandates now.—
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State leaders often point to climate targets, mandates, and litigation as evidence of leadership.—
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Around April 13-15, the comet will be within the Great Square of Pegasus, around 15 degrees above the eastern horizon, an hour before sunrise, as viewed from mid-northern latitudes.—
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For those of us in the northern latitudes, winter delivers the best skywatching conditions of the year.—
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
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These voluntary accreditations come with stricter animal welfare and conservation standards.—
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Experts say most private pre-K providers receive accreditations through other agencies and organizations.—
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The state also offers options for annual landowner/tenant trapping and youth trapping licenses.—
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Youth turkey licenses are valid for all three management units and season dates.—
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Advertisement Attorney General Pam Bondi, meanwhile, celebrated the decision and reiterated the Administration’s resolve to push back against freedoms of gender identity and expression.—
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Sisi has since cracked down on dissent and civic freedoms.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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