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authorize

[aw-thuh-rahyz] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /




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By authorizing the content and direction of the documentary, Jackson takes care to preserve and even somewhat redeem Joseph’s legacy, one that other documentaries, specials and fictionalized versions of Michael’s life have characterized as abusive.

From Salon

Parker Kingfisher and I were on the same side of the debate that a tribe had the right to authorize the use of their name, like with copyright protections.

From Literature

By 1534, Henry’s bishops were urging the king to authorize a new English translation of the Scriptures to help unify his realm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US Treasury Department separately issued a license Wednesday to authorize certain transactions between established US entities and Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA.

From Barron's

Chevron said it no longer has any business relationship with Moshiri and didn’t authorize anyone to engage with the CIA in advance of Maduro’s ouster.

From The Wall Street Journal