- present tense form of authorize (3rd person singular).
authorizes
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Wilson has an influential role on the House Armed Services Committee, which authorizes defense spending.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 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
By contrast, the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to establish federal agencies and define the scope of their mandate.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
They invoked a provision of the Clean Water Act that authorizes states to require additional permits on a case-by-case basis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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