- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The federal statutes authorizing prize jurisdiction for district courts remain on the books.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
I was on the professional staff of the authorizing committee when Congress passed the Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
This, Mr. Byerley, is a court order authorizing me to search these premises for the presence of illegal...uh...mechanical men or robots of any description.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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