- 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
“I just don’t think authorizing schools to violate students’ privacy is the way to do it.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
