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

The Supreme Court initially agreed to the visit but later revoked the authorization after the Brazilian government cautioned against the meeting.

From Barron's

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced late Thursday that the U.S. is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil that’s stranded.

From MarketWatch

The temporary authorization runs until April 11 External link, according to a general license posted by the Treasury department.

From Barron's

The digital bank has filed for the most comprehensive federal-level regulatory authorization possible as it joins a wave of fintech firms seeking to expand in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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