Reauthorization

noun

noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A second or subsequent authorization. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A renewal of an authorization. countable, uncountable

    "The 1994 law remains crucial to the nation’s efforts to combat domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Previous reauthorizations sailed through Congress."

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"The 1994 law remains crucial to the nation’s efforts to combat domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Previous reauthorizations sailed through Congress."

Etymology

From re- + authorization.

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