authorize
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The episode became an instant viral phenomenon online, featuring appearances from Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, Byron Allen and Eminem, who appeared as “Marshall, the Fire Marshal” to authorize burning down the set.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The best new legal accreditors would authorize undergraduate colleges to award law degrees—not just graduate-level law schools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The bills would authorize public prosecutors to enforce the measure with civil actions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
These scholars argue that states can authorize lawsuits against federal officials who violate constitutional rights.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
We debated the housing situation, the best means of forcing the city to authorize open hearings on conditions among Negroes.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
Vocabulary lists containing authorize
Quartering Act (1765)
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This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for January 1–January 7, 2022
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Maryland Toleration Act (1649)
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