- present tense form of authorize (3rd person singular).
authorizes
Example Sentences
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By contrast, the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to establish federal agencies and define the scope of their mandate.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
Environmentalists legally challenged the new regulation, which authorizes provincial governments to redefine protected areas as a way to expand mining activity.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
The new legislation will prevent school districts from sharing teachers’ personal information unless the teacher authorizes the disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
A credit-card reader at the gas station or grocery store checks my credit and authorizes purchases in seconds.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
