authorize

IPA: ˈɔθɝaɪz

(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

Examples of "authorize" in Sentences

Reply: No ... we need to hang the authorities who 'authorize' torture.
Did the Bush administration "authorize" the leak of classified information to Bob Woodward?
But a question for you: would you "authorize" - were it your decision to make - internment camps, and incarceration based solely on that profiling?
For example, the government could not unilaterally "authorize" the "targeting" of a particular San Francisco resident's international communications.
DJ: "But a question for you: would you "authorize" - were it your decision to make - internment camps, and incarceration based solely on that profiling?
For example, if you go to dinner and the bill is $100 and you pay with a credit card, the restaurant might be tempted to "authorize" your card for $120 — a 20% tip.
I won't accept your premise and won't indulge you any further on this until you respond to my initial question of "would you 'authorize' - were it your decision to make - internment camps, and incarceration based solely on that profiling?"
But because the power of exclusion of aliens is also inherent in the executive department of the sovereign, Congress may in broad terms authorize the executive to exercise the power, e.g., as was done here, for the best interests of the country during a time of national emergency.