1. the act of giving official permission or approval again for something that has expired or been revoked
Usage: often used in government and legal contexts

Examples

• Congress voted on the reauthorization of the education funding bill.
• The agency’s reauthorization was delayed due to budget concerns.
• The program requires reauthorization every five years.
• The committee discussed the reauthorization of the trade agreement.
• Without reauthorization, the federal program will expire next month.
• The reauthorization process involves extensive review and debate.