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

Proving that your mother approved this transaction would require written authorization or a gift agreement, and proof that she understood the transaction and was not under duress.

From MarketWatch

The license’s authorizations apply to U.S. companies generally.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You’re getting on the bus, Chase. We are not spending the night at the school. We don’t have authorization from the district, or your parents. Getting permission would take several hours.”

From Literature

Moreover, the raids occurring now are netting not only immigrants in the country illegally, but also those with legal authorization, builders said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jordan said Midi will, at times, switch patients to estradiol products that come in gel or spray form, but those are not typically covered by insurance or need prior authorization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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