authorizing

Example Sentences

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It says the government must get an order authorizing electronic surveillance through the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court under Title 1 or “a warrant issued pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by a court.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

The government's move is aimed at lowering barriers to research, as authorizing clinical studies on Schedule I substances can require many layers of approval.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The bank had called to ask her to sign some paperwork authorizing the direct-withdrawal program I’d set up with the tax lady.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen