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The phrase "authorized not to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that someone has been given permission or approval to refrain from doing something.
Example: "The employee is authorized not to disclose any confidential information without prior approval."
Alternatives: "permitted not to" or "allowed not to".
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As guests we are authorized not to notice.
L. 98 181, § 511 e), substituted "1985" for "1982" and struck out first sentence which authorized not to exceed $3,000,000 to carry out subsec.
In the German army at any rate, the commanders of such units were often authorized, not to say required, to act on their own initiative without waiting for orders from rear headquarters.
L. 98 181, § 511(d), substituted "September 30 , 1985 for "November 30, 1983", and struck out first sentence which authorized not to exceed $5,000,000 to carry out this section for fiscal year 1983.
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(d) substituted "June 30, 1974" for "October 1, 1974" and inserted provisions authorizing not to exceed $1,000,000 per year during the period beginning October 1, 1974, and ending June 30 , 1977
L. 94 326 inserted provision authorizing appropriations not to exceed $5,600,000 for fiscal year 1977.
L. 95 153 inserted provision authorizing appropriations not to exceed $6,500,000 for fiscal year 1978.
He asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
He spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to journalists.
The tribesmen spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters.
He requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.
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