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

A Tyson spokesperson said the company has reverified the work authorizations of employees affected by recent changes in immigration laws and has terminated those no longer permitted to work in the U.S.

From MarketWatch

With a strike authorization vote, a strike is not guaranteed, but it gives union leaders the power to call one if needed.

From Los Angeles Times

It layered a more complex process atop a labyrinth of separate appropriations and authorizations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chevron is currently the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, under authorizations that have been approved by Republican and Democratic administrations.

From Barron's

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

Related Words

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