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

• allowance
• clearance
• concurrence
• consent
• granting
• green light
• leave
• license
• licence
• permission
• sanction
• sufferance
• warrant

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

The judge decreed that the appointment violated the separation of powers by creating an executive branch office without express congressional authorization. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024

What's next: The fresh capital will support growth plans, including the expansion of its team, execution of a U.S. multi-center pivotal clinical trial, marketing authorization and early-stage commercialization. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 17 July 2024

So Mai, now 27 and living near Oklahoma City, was thrilled last fall to get a prior authorization letter from her insurer saying she was covered for cochlear implant surgery. —Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 17 July 2024

They are afforded less protection than sitting presidents by authorization, and campaign events are designed for access and viewing of Mr. Trump rather than the security. —ABC News, 14 July 2024

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