authorize
Example Sentences
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The bills would authorize public prosecutors to enforce the measure with civil actions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
These scholars argue that states can authorize lawsuits against federal officials who violate constitutional rights.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
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 • Mar. 18, 2026
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 • Mar. 17, 2026
“I certainly didn’t authorize this, Professor!” said Percy, puffing himself up indignantly.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing authorize
Quartering Act (1765)
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This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for January 1–January 7, 2022
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Maryland Toleration Act (1649)
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