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authorization

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


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In 2015, Congress authorized California’s program through a highway funding bill, but that authorization expired Sept. 30.

From Los Angeles Times

The attorney general can name people to posts temporarily, but that authorization can only last 120 days.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move by then-President Reagan to grant amnesty, giving legal status and a path to citizenship to many immigrants lacking authorization, helped pave the way for a booming fashion economy, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The company said it would work with global health authorities as it prepares marketing authorization applications, and will present the results in detail at an upcoming scientific congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This makes every sniff of holiday activity — foot traffic, discount depth, card authorizations — disproportionately important. In a data desert, even a puddle looks like a lake.”

From MarketWatch