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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Mexicans remain by far the largest group of people living in the country without authorization, but their share has declined significantly since the 1990s, according to data from the Pew Research Center.
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Allison McCann, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Even seemingly minor involvement in day-to-day operations without proper authorization can have long-term consequences for your future visa applications.
—Muhammed Uzum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The project has received full authorization from POMASE, the official body managing Saint-Exupéry’s legacy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Most people found to be in the country without authorization get a date in immigration court, where a resolution can take years.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Allison McCann, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Even seemingly minor involvement in day-to-day operations without proper authorization can have long-term consequences for your future visa applications.
—Muhammed Uzum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The project has received full authorization from POMASE, the official body managing Saint-Exupéry’s legacy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Most people found to be in the country without authorization get a date in immigration court, where a resolution can take years.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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 22 Jan. 2025.
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