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 tender offer, running from March 23 to April 20, is part of a new $300 million stock buyback authorization.

From The Wall Street Journal

The TPS program gives provisional work authorization and protections from deportation to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries experiencing armed conflicts, natural disasters or epidemics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bush asked for authorization to go to war as soon as Congress convened, which began an extended and torturous debate.

From Salon

Intuit had $3.5 billion remaining under its current buyback authorization at the end of its fiscal 2026 second quarter that ended Jan. 31, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

Related Words

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