Officials said they had no record of a finding, which gives presidential authorization to covert activities.

Our federation will not give authorization and without that, you can't do anything".

The Pope gave his blessing and authorization for this mission.

In 1999, Project 921-2 was finally given official authorization.

I'm just trying to find in my account settings where I've given authorization.

The President hasn't given me specific authorization to put you on.

And, pursuant to the president's instructions, I gave authorization for them to be taken out.

Officials not given authorization by their higher authority to speak to the media similarly may decline to comment.

Meanwhile, various government agencies were given authorization to leave immediately.

"We tried to set up an emergency room, but the authorities wouldn't give us authorization."