Synonyms of authorization

authorization

noun

ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

1

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• consent
• granting
• permit
• sanction
• license
• warrant
• signature
• clearance
• allowance
• concurrence
• accreditation
• leave
• certification
• green light
• grant
• seal
• agreement
• sufferance
• stamp
• acceptance
• assent
• patent
• liberty
• imprimatur
• pass
• tolerance
• concession
• acquiescence
• toleration
• OK
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibition
• refusal
• denial
• revocation
• rejection
• injunction
• veto
• interdiction
• suppression
• exclusion
• proscription
• repression
• ban
• deterrence
• embargo
• taboo
• discouragement

2

as in mandate

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mandate
• accreditation
• license
• delegation
• commission
• empowerment
• promotion
• directing
• facilitation
• commanding
• consignment
• entrustment
• commendation
• ordering
• fostering

3

as in latitude

the right to act or move freely

granted authorization to enter the military facility

Synonyms & Similar Words

• latitude
• license
• freedom
• control
• authority
• power
• mandate
• free hand
• run
• dominion
• command
• mastery
• room
• clutch
• space
• sway
• grip
• hold
• range
• carte blanche
• blank check

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of authorization

Any further development would require formal city review and authorization. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Whether congressional authorization is necessary will continue to play out in court. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026

Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy targeted the island, alleging the systems were being used to help vessels transit the strait without Tehran's authorization. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Massie’s resolution largely focuses on the war in Iran, arguing that Hegseth launched it without necessary congressional authorization, among other things. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026