- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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His lawyer, Adam Unikowsky, argued that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment by authorizing a search of every single person's account to find who was within a geofence perimeter.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
He added that the department’s position is the state’s Administrative Procedure Act does not contemplate the commissioner or department staff authorizing intervention requests in the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
In exchange for studios making long-term commitments to the state, New Jersey has made an extraordinarily long commitment to its program, authorizing $430 million annually through 2049.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Doc went to the labeling desk and wrote a note to Red Williams at the gas station, authorizing the issue of ten gallons of gasoline to Mack.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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