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authorise

A term of art used in multiple contexts in the UK, variously defined as sign off, approve, or finalise, as would a histopathologist releasing a completed report.

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A Bottle Store licence authorises sale of liquor to the public for consumption off the premises between 10am and 7:30pm on Monday to Saturday including public holidays and there will be no bottle store open on Sunday.

Trade ministry releases liquor trading times

ASIC concerns have prompted Yellow Brick Road Finance Pty Ltd (YBR) to change the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice through branches operated under its Australian credit licence.

Australia : Credit licensee updates its licensing structure

London: Fraudsters like Independence Loans (clone of authorised firm) are using the details of firms we authorise to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm.

Independence Loans not authorised firm

London: Fraudsters like Amundi Asset Management (clone) are using the details of firms we authorise to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm.