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authorization

[aw-ther-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /


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What’s more, many Advantage plans are structured as health maintenance organizations with limited choices of doctors, referral requirements for specialists, and prior authorization requirements for certain procedures.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Tehran allowed vessels that followed its rules and obtained prior authorization to transit in mid-May, which led to an uptick in tankers making the crossing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The third is taxing the rich, citing state authorization of a new pied-à-terre tax on second homes, generating $500 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In Brazil, it’s illegal to possess a wild animal without authorization from the government.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“You’re getting on the bus, Chase. We are not spending the night at the school. We don’t have authorization from the district, or your parents. Getting permission would take several hours.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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