refuse (sb) authorization

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

To not give permission when it is asked for.

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Examples (10)

  • The government will probably refuse authorization under these conditions.
  • The board refused him authorization to access the confidential files.
  • The system automatically refuses authorization if the password is incorrect three times.
  • They refused authorization for the project due to a lack of funding.
  • The manager might refuse authorization for overtime this weekend.
  • Refusing authorization without a valid reason could lead to a formal complaint.
  • The port authority refused the company authorization to dock the ship.
  • If you don't meet the safety standards, we will have to refuse authorization for the event.
  • The bank has refused authorization for the large transaction.
  • To refuse authorization is their right, but we can appeal the decision.