authorization

noun

au·​tho·​ri·​za·​tion ˌȯ-th(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of authorizing

2

: an instrument that authorizes : sanction

Synonyms

• allowance
• clearance
• concurrence
• consent
• granting
• green light
• leave
• license
• licence
• permission
• sanction
• sufferance
• warrant

Examples of authorization in a Sentence

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

his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

Recent Examples on the Web

In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization. —Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024

The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024

Arizona voters appeared on track to pass a statewide ballot proposition on Tuesday that would criminalize crossing the Arizona-Mexico border without authorization and allow local law enforcement to arrest and deport migrants. —Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024

Johnston insisted that expediting work authorization and matching migrants with employers was key to moving newcomers off city assistance. —Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English auctorisation "legal validation of a document," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French auctorisacion "authorization," borrowed from Medieval Latin auctōrizātiōn-, auctōrizātiō "recognition as authoritative, authorization," from auctōrizāre "to authorize" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing authorization

• emergency use authorization
• pre-authorization