Synonyms of authorization

authorization

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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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
• licence
• 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
• licence
• power
• mandate
• free hand
• run
• dominion
• command
• mastery
• room
• clutch
• space
• sway
• grip
• hold
• range
• carte blanche
• blank check