- present tense form of authorize (3rd person singular).
authorizes
Example Sentences
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The law, which went into effect immediately, also authorizes the state tax agency to impose tax liability on individual members of a business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The same bill authorizes the Mint to make the nickel out of cheaper stuff, an inner layer of zinc wrapped in nickel, subject to testing that it actually lowers the cost.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
A separate question is whether state law authorizes officials to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., though his argument in the negative is hilarious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
By contrast, the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to establish federal agencies and define the scope of their mandate.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
