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

Members of both United Teachers Los Angeles and Local 99 of Service Employees International Union have approved strike authorization resolutions — meaning that their leadership has the authority to call a strike at their discretion.

From Los Angeles Times

In February, the FDA Commissioner unveiled a new default position that just one “adequate and well-controlled” study combined with confirmatory evidence will underpin marketing authorization of novel products.

From The Wall Street Journal

The London-based group applied for the most comprehensive federal-level regulatory authorization a bank can get in the U.S. and is seeking deposit insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal

CEO Todd McKinnon attributed the strong revenue growth to the company’s new agentic AI security features, which provide controls for agent identity, access and authorization.

From MarketWatch

Since then, presidents have often sought and received congressional authorization for the use of military force in response to specific threats, actual or alleged.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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