- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
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"Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged advertisements," Rochon said in the court order.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Nvidia has made another big splash, with its board of directors authorizing another $150 billion in stock buybacks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
As a senior Justice Department official during the George W. Bush administration, Yoo wrote memos authorizing the use of harsh interrogation tactics on terrorism suspects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Court has ruled that a city police department cannot be sued for damages unless a specific city policy or custom can be identified authorizing the illegal practice.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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