English Explanatory Dictionary

authorization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of authorizing.
  2. The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
  3. A document giving formal sanction, permission or warrant.
  4. Permission, possibly limited, to spend funds for a specific budgetary purpose.

Pronunciation

/ˌɔːθəɹaɪˈzeɪʃn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-authorization.wav

Word forms

authorization authorizations authorisation

Etymology

From authorize + -ation.

Synonyms

assent consent sanction accedence allowance approbation approval assentment authorization authority leave clearance license mandate permission permit warrant

Related words

author authority unauthorized

Derived words

atomic authorization deauthorization misauthorization postauthorization preauthorization prior authorization reauthorization
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