authorization

noun

au·​tho·​ri·​za·​tion ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of authorizing

2

: an instrument that authorizes : sanction

Synonyms of authorization

• permission
• consent
• granting

Examples of authorization in a Sentence

you will need the authorization of the council before you can act

his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

Recent Examples on the Web

Surveillance footage showed Alfozan approaching the conference room on several occasions despite lacking authorization to enter or participate in meetings there. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Most practice systems model authorization as a yes or no attached to a code, which is why this change cannot be entered correctly. — Jp Montoya, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Some users have complained on social media that the agent accessed personal messages without authorization, which the company has disputed. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

These devices allow consumers to access movies, television series, live sports broadcasts and other content without authorization from copyright holders. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English auctorisation "legal validation of a document," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French auctorisacion "authorization," borrowed from Medieval Latin auctōrizātiōn-, auctōrizātiō "recognition as authoritative, authorization," from auctōrizāre "to authorize" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing authorization

• emergency use authorization
• pre-authorization

Rhymes for authorization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration