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authorization

[aw-ther-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /


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In March, developers affiliated with China's Alibaba found one of their models trying, on its own initiative, to mine cryptocurrency after connecting without authorization to an outside server.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Polestar, controlled by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, had been seeking authorization from the Commerce Department to continue selling vehicles under a process laid out in the rule, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management said in its authorization that repurposing the pipeline for water “would comply with all applicable statutes and regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Barrasso’s spokesperson, Kate Noyes, claimed their 20-minute call covered everything from Senate races and the Platner scandal to Supreme Court rulings on coordinated spending limits and the upcoming defense authorization bill.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

“But the clinic people sent me over here. They say they can’t give me the papers without authorization from this office.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

Foreigners with TPS are protected from removal and can receive work authorizations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The OIG report was based on 2024 data, and since then plans have voluntarily removed many prior authorizations, Donahue noted.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The terminations took effect in the fall, with those who had work authorizations until October 2026 permitted to keep them.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

Fewer prior authorizations and a smoother pathway to care were reasons consumers preferred traditional Medicare.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

During the war, authorizations and appropriations had to be enacted well in advance of obligation and spending to afford ample time for planning of production by the procurement services and by industry.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.




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