authorization

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

/ ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

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.

Nearby words

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|DAILY BEAST
Congress might vote on the authorization of force measure as soon as December.
America United on Syria, for Now|Michael Tomasky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
Observe the authorization to raise money by taxation,—a special prerogative of government.
A Source Book in American History to 1787|Various
They were granted both requests on condition of gaining for their preaching the authorization of their local clergy.
Life of St. Francis of Assisi|Paul Sabatier
He has the consent and authorization of the Right Rev. Bishop of the diocese to this course of procedure.
Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3|Various
I do not wait for authorization from you first, to decompose and blow away your thoughts.
The Ego and His Own|Max Stirner
The authorization borne by him was very extraordinary and had a great excess of the ordinary warrants.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various