(~s, authorizing, ~d)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'authorise'
If someone in a position of authority ~s something, they give their official permission for it to happen.
It would certainly be within his power to ~ a police raid like that...
= sanction
VERB: V n
authorization (authorizations)
The United Nations will approve his request for authorization to use military force to deliver aid.
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