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View synonyms for authorization

authorization

[ aw-ther-uh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of authorizing.
  2. permission or power granted by an authority; sanction.
  3. a legislative act authorizing money to be spent for government programs that specifies a maximum spending level without provision for actual funds.

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Other Words From

  • de·au·thor·i·za·tion noun
  • mis·au·thor·i·za·tion noun
  • pre·au·thor·i·za·tion noun
  • re·au·thor·i·za·tion noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of authorization1

First recorded in 1600–10; authorize + -ation

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