authorize
verb (used with object)
to give authority or official power to; empower.
authorizing
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present participleof authorize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
As a senior Justice Department official during the George W. Bush administration, Yoo wrote memos authorizing the use of harsh interrogation tactics on terrorism suspects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
He added that the statute authorizing the president to remove a Federal Reserve Board member for cause didn’t require a notice or a hearing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle, but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The virtual credit card flashes blue for a moment, authorizing his signature, and then disappears.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
