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authorization

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


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A person may not add themselves to the principal’s account without authorization and consent, and self-dealing can create legal liability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Net new orders for homes increased 3% to 8,034, and the board approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Netflix said the new authorization is in addition to the roughly $6.8 billion remaining under the $15 billion repurchase program the Los Gatos, Calif., company’s board approved in December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

A 2024 survey conducted by the American Medical Association found that 93% of physicians report prior authorization causes delays in care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

However, the executive order only bestowed temporary legal presence and work authorization.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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