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 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

However, Wolfspeed said the transaction remains subject to substantial due diligence, government authorizations, final agreements, and other closing conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

In between are electronic travel authorizations and simplified visa procedures, many of which can be completed relatively quickly. — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Several California universities have paused international students’ applications to pursue off-campus internships after the federal government issued guidance last month urging enhanced scrutiny of these work authorizations. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026