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The phrase "to authorize" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when discussing the act of giving permission or approval for something.
Example: "The manager has the authority to authorize the release of funds for the project."
Alternatives: "to approve" or "to grant permission."
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Congress, however, refused to authorize national testing.
Arkansas became the 45th state to authorize annual legislative sessions.
ResCap's board was met late Sunday to authorize the move.
Clinton voted to authorize that war; he voted against it.
They voted overwhelmingly Tuesday night to authorize a walkout.
Senators John Kerry and John Edwards voted to authorize it.
He voted to authorize Mr. Bush to go to war.
Mr. Rumsfeld ultimately refused to authorize the mission.
Solicitor General Paul D. Clement refused to authorize the filing.
On the one hand, he voted to authorize the invasion.
But Cigna's hospital-discharge nurse refused to authorize it.
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