authorizes
- present tense form of authorize (3rd person singular).
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
They invoked a provision of the Clean Water Act that authorizes states to require additional permits on a case-by-case basis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 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
