authorizing
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The U.S. can gain some leverage in the stalemate by reviving the law of prize, which governs ships seized during war, and by authorizing privateers to attack enemy shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
UN Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are rare.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
“Whether it’s how it’s being communicated in the media or how it’s being communicated here in the Congress,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who is reportedly considering forcing a congressional vote authorizing the war.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
The virtual credit card flashes blue for a moment, authorizing his signature, and then disappears.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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