authorizations

noun

plural of authorization
1
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something you will need the authorization of the council before you can act

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2
as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

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3
as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely granted authorization to enter the military facility

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Recent Examples of authorizations Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 But for Haitians and other foreign nationals who have lost their protection status, work authorizations also disappear. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Shotwell didn’t reveal cost of building network Starlink deployed about 650 Direct to Cell (D2C) satellites under existing authorizations and is seeking FCC approval to launch up to 15,000 next-generation mobile satellites. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
  1. permissions
  2. mandates
  3. latitudes
  4. consents
  5. accreditations
  6. licenses
  7. permits
  8. freedoms
Noun
  • Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.
    — Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • There’s been a sharp uptick in the number of kindergarteners deemed exempt from such mandates; in some states, more than one in every eight remains unvaccinated against a preventable disease.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Lawmakers this year never took up Ladapo’s call to remove those mandates.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandates
Noun
  • Observed from lower latitudes, the orbital parade of satellites would peak in brightness at sunrise and sunset; toward the poles, the constellations would be bright and visible for most of the night during winter and the equinoxes.
    — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The project aims to launch a constellation of communication satellites, built by Canada’s MDA Space and Telesat, to provide satellite communications for Canada’s defense establishment as well as coverage for underserved northern latitudes.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of latitudes
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • This year’s 2,140 industry accreditations were up 10 percent from last year’s 1,940.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The achievement is significant because TEMOS has been conducting healthcare accreditations since 2010 across multiple countries and medical specialties.
    — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of accreditations
Noun
  • Lack of reviews, poor ratings or missing licenses are red flags.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All told, more than 40,000 Californians switched their licenses over those two years.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of licenses
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits
Noun
  • The Pentagon last week fired Erik Slavin, the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Max Lederer, its publisher, and Lara Korte, a reporter who covers the Middle East — a blow to press freedoms within the US military.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The current climate demands bold, courageous leadership to defend our constitutional freedoms.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of freedoms

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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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