- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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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
He added that the statute authorizing the president to remove a Federal Reserve Board member for cause didn’t require a notice or a hearing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle, but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
In exchange for studios making long-term commitments to the state, New Jersey has made an extraordinarily long commitment to its program, authorizing $430 million annually through 2049.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
At the time of Walter's release, only ten states and the District of Columbia had laws authorizing compensation to people who have been wrongly incarcerated.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
