warrants

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authorization n.
guarantee, justify, authorize v.

NOUN

authorization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accreditation certificate credential license passport permission permit pledge sanction subpoena summons ticket

STRONG

assurance authentication authority basis commission credentials ducat earnest foundation go-ahead guarantee okay pass pawn right security shingle sticker tag testimonial token verification warranty word

WEAK

carte blanche green light official document

Antonyms

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prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

breach break denial uncertainty

VERB

guarantee, justify, authorize

Synonyms

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affirm approve call for ensure explain necessitate permit require stipulate undertake uphold

STRONG

argue assert assure attest avouch back certify claim commission contend declare defend delegate demand empower endorse entitle excuse guaranty insure license maintain pledge privilege promise sanction secure sponsor state swear underwrite vindicate vow

WEAK

answer for bear out give grounds for stand behind take an oath vouch for

Antonyms

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deny disallow refuse reject

STRONG

abandon break desert disapprove disavow disclaim discourage give up hurt ignore invalidate leave question retract surrender unauthorize

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warrants

Amid all the hagiography, Obama’s record warrants some scrutiny.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

The Journal has also reported that OpenAI has issued warrants worth an estimated $5.5 billion in SB Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The ship's captain, seven crew members, and another man were arrested on Monday, while warrants have been issued for a further seven people.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

“There is nothing funny about the issue,” Hernandez added, “that warrants this type of frivolous portrayal.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

The combined effect is a matter that warrants the most serious concern.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson