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reauthorization

American  
[ree-aw-ther-uh-zay-shuhn] / riˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of authorizing again or under new terms.


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The reauthorization bill will dictate the future operations of a network created as a dedicated lane for emergency responders.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Originally set at $60 billion, the cap was increased to $205 billion through 2031 in the agency’s most recent reauthorization.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Congress created the FirstNet Authority in 2012, and it is up for reauthorization.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Just three and a half months ago, my Administration and the Congress successfully concluded over two years of work on a major reauthorization bill that further expands benefits to postsecondary education.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy

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