authorization

[aw-ther-uh-zey-shuh n]

permission or power granted by an authority; sanction.

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

Origin of authorization

First recorded in 1600–10; authorize + -ation

Related formsde·au·thor·i·za·tion, nounmis·au·thor·i·za·tion, nounpre·au·thor·i·za·tion, nounre·au·thor·i·za·tion, noun

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Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.
U.S. Hasn’t Even Started Training Rebel Army to Fight ISIS
Tim Mak
November 25, 2014
Congress might vote on the authorization of force measure as soon as December.
America United on Syria, for Now
Michael Tomasky
September 19, 2014
But, so far, there have been no substantial consultations with Congress about such an authorization.
Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War
Josh Rogin
September 5, 2014
It “is not an inherent power, but one that comes solely from the authorization by the central leadership.”
Massive Hong Kong Protest Calls for More Democracy
Brendon Hong
July 1, 2014
At issue is the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).
Obama Admin. Channels Cheney, Claims Unlimited War Powers
Eli Lake
May 21, 2014

Thank God for this authorization and hallowing of our recollections.
Messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews
Handley C.G. Moule
The authorization of the Romans was not necessary in order to apply it.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03
Various
It was upon that authorization that Sheridan removed Warren.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete
Ulysses S. Grant
They wrote to Philip asking for his authorization and support.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921
Thomas J. Campbell
This legislation or authorization was secured in 1837 and 1838.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2)
William Henry Atherton

Word Origin and History for authorization

c.1600, from authorize + -ation. Earlier form was auctorisation (late 15c.).