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

In October, Humana CEO Jim Rechtin told CNN that prior authorization is an important tool to make sure policyholders are getting the right care. —Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025

In the prior quarter, Salesforce announced a $20 billion expansion to its share repurchase authorization. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025

Israel introduced new entry requirements in January 2025 for travelers from visa-free countries, including Ukraine, mandating an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025

Other Afghans in Oregon expressed concerns over their work authorizations since they’re tied to their legal immigration status, and renewals are among the immigration requests being halted indefinitely, Haqiqi said. —Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025

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