authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
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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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Ukraine had urged the United States to provide the authorization for months.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to federal funds, an emergency authorization also allows FEMA to tap into an entire family of federal agencies, including the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Energy, Education, and Transportation, among others.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
Immigrants who don't have citizenship but who have the legal right to stay in the U.S. may lose authorization if the incoming Trump administration ends or changes policies.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Some insurance companies may require prior authorization, which means that your healthcare provider must fill out a form for your insurance company to approve your medication use.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to federal funds, an emergency authorization also allows FEMA to tap into an entire family of federal agencies, including the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Energy, Education, and Transportation, among others.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
Immigrants who don't have citizenship but who have the legal right to stay in the U.S. may lose authorization if the incoming Trump administration ends or changes policies.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Some insurance companies may require prior authorization, which means that your healthcare provider must fill out a form for your insurance company to approve your medication use.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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 30 Nov. 2024.
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