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authorize

[aw-thuh-rahyz] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /




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The hospital would not authorize a transfer or arrange to send her in an ambulance, and it offered no explanation for why.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

This document allows your proxy to authorize treatments and make end-of-life decisions, such as when to withdraw life support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The bills would authorize public prosecutors to enforce the measure with civil actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

These scholars argue that states can authorize lawsuits against federal officials who violate constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

We debated the housing situation, the best means of forcing the city to authorize open hearings on conditions among Negroes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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