authorization

American  

[aw-ther-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, authorisation

noun

1. the act of authorizing.

2. permission or power granted by an authority; sanction.

3. a legislative act authorizing money to be spent for government programs that specifies a maximum spending level without provision for actual funds.

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Other Word Forms

• deauthorization noun
• misauthorization noun
• preauthorization noun
• reauthorization noun

Etymology

Origin of authorization

First recorded in 1600–10; authorize + -ation

Example Sentences

Those with withholding of removal can't be sent back to their home country, and are allowed to live in the United States and seek work authorization.

From Barron's

The bank officer said the attorney was in charge, and without the attorney’s authorization, they could not give anyone else access.

From MarketWatch

Countries so far have typically issued authorization for credits in exchange for a share of the proceeds or for a portion of the credits themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

In return, enrollees must accept the plans’ procedures, such as prior authorization for accessing care, and more limited networks of healthcare providers.

From MarketWatch

It would provide authorization to work and live here subject to certain conditions, including not committing crimes and staying gainfully employed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• approval
• authority
• endorsement
• green light
• sanction
• signature