authorizing

Example Sentences

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The federal statutes authorizing prize jurisdiction for district courts remain on the books.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

The FDA in March issued a draft guidance document that hinted in the future the agency could authorize mint, coffee and other vape flavors potentially more appealing to adults—but may avoid authorizing fruit flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

UN Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are rare.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

At the time of Walter's release, only ten states and the District of Columbia had laws authorizing compensation to people who have been wrongly incarcerated.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson