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Synonyms & Antonyms of authorization
1
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
- you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
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- allowance,
- clearance,
- concurrence,
- consent,
- granting,
- green light,
- leave,
- license
- (or licence),
- permission,
- sanction,
- sufferance,
- warrant
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2
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
- his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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3
the right to act or move freely
- granted authorization to enter the military facility
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“Authorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorization. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.
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