Synonyms of authorizations

authorizations

noun

plural of authorization

1

as in permissions

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

• permissions
• consents
• permits
• licenses
• sanctions
• clearances
• signatures
• allowances
• warrants
• grants
• certifications
• leaves
• accreditations
• agreements
• green lights
• concurrences
• sufferances
• seals
• stamps
• tolerances
• liberties
• patents
• acceptances
• concessions
• imprimaturs
• passes
• acquiescences
• assents
• tolerations
• OKs
• accords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibitions
• denials
• proscriptions
• revocations
• refusals
• injunctions
• rejections
• interdictions
• taboos
• vetoes
• exclusions
• suppressions
• repressions
• discouragements
• embargoes
• bans
• deterrences

2

as in mandates

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mandates
• accreditations
• licenses
• delegations
• commissions
• empowerments
• promotions
• commendations
• consignments
• facilitations
• entrustments
• orderings

3

as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely

granted authorization to enter the military facility

Synonyms & Similar Words

• latitudes
• licenses
• freedoms
• controls
• authorities
• powers
• mandates
• runs
• free hands
• spaces
• dominions
• commands
• room
• clutches
• grips
• ranges
• holds
• blank checks
• masteries
• sways
• cartes blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of authorizations

Prior authorizations, the approvals insurers require before some treatments, are among the biggest burdens. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Americans who are planning trips to Europe are being warned about scam websites charging travelers for ETIAS travel authorizations that are not yet available. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Furthermore, suspending withdrawals and shutting down hot wallet services did not automatically invalidate existing on-chain authorizations. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

Martin supported the head tax and was the deciding vote recently upholding the mayor’s veto of an ordinance that would have required 30 of 50 aldermen to support future bond authorizations. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant will be required to obtain all required permits, approvals, and authorizations from the Florida Department of Transportation for improvements impacting Sunrise Boulevard. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

General guidance from the federal government states that HIPAA authorizations do not need to be notarized. — Alex Rosenblat — Calmatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Americans are stuck in an endless loop of prior authorizations, high deductibles, and coverage denials while hospital systems across the country are barely scraping by. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Some of his employees with work authorizations left the country due to fear over how they would be treated by federal officers. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026