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

These bond authorizations create obligations to repay borrowing for priorities as wide-ranging as health facilities, water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.

From Los Angeles Times

The amount adds to the $2.015 billion remaining from previous authorizations as of Dec. 31.

From Barron's

The laws also said gun owners may not take a gun into a privately owned business without the “express authorization” of an owner or manager.

From Los Angeles Times

The law says a person with a gun may not “enter” private property without “express authorization.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In September, his administration also let lapse federal authorization for California’s Clean Air Vehicle decal program, which allowed solo EV drivers to use carpool lanes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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