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authorization

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


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In Brazil, it’s illegal to possess a wild animal without authorization from the government.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“It’s authorization to continue dating—we’re not getting married.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The moment he got his employment authorization, he announced a plan to take a job in Florida as a long-haul truck driver.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Muse said he expects Nvidia to return $1 trillion to shareholders over the next five years, making its latest share authorization appear a bit dismal.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

After authorization by President Arthur and the cabinet, Attorney General MacVeagh added two prominent trial attorneys to the prosecution team to assist Corkhill, who was a less-experienced criminal lawyer.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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