ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Authorization

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɔːθəɹaɪˈzeɪʃn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Authorization is a noun meaning (countable) An act of authorizing.

Meaning

(countable) An act of authorizing.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
  2. (countable) A document giving formal sanction, permission or warrant.
  3. (government) Permission, possibly limited, to spend funds for a specific budgetary purpose.

Example Sentences

Can I see your authorization?
I've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see.
We've had the authorization for years, but we've never gotten an appropriation.
Our proposal thus envisages a new procedure for the authorization of experimental program

Word Forms

Synonyms for authorization

Depending on context, synonyms include assent, consent, sanction, accedence, allowance, approbation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include authorisation, mandate, authority, empowerment, permission, approve.

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