reauthorization

Definition

The act of formally approving or extending a law or program that is approaching its expiration date.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'auctoritas' meaning authority or influence, combined with the prefix 're-' for again and the suffix '-ize' for the action of making.

In the news

The term refers to the bipartisan effort to extend the legal mandate and funding for federal desalination projects. It is central to the article because it enables the continuation of critical water infrastructure efforts.

Sen. Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Desalination

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