authorization
noun
au·tho·ri·za·tion
ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of authorizing
2
: an instrument that authorizes : sanction
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The total voter participation amounted to 41% of all union members — meaning 33% of the total membership approved the authorization.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Despite being on the historical registry, the Davis Meeker Garry Oak Tree is set to be removed due to safety concerns at the authorization of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, according to local NBC affiliate KING-TV.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Advertisement United Auto Workers Local 4811 represents thousands of UC graduate student workers and reported that 79 percent of the union members approved the strike authorization.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Europe The AstraZeneca vaccine received authorization from the EMA on January 29, 2021.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Despite being on the historical registry, the Davis Meeker Garry Oak Tree is set to be removed due to safety concerns at the authorization of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, according to local NBC affiliate KING-TV.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Advertisement United Auto Workers Local 4811 represents thousands of UC graduate student workers and reported that 79 percent of the union members approved the strike authorization.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Europe The AstraZeneca vaccine received authorization from the EMA on January 29, 2021.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorization. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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