Authorization meaning

What does “authorization” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“authorization” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a document giving an official instruction or command.

authorization

a document giving an official instruction or command
Synonymsmandate authorisation
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
“he has the authority to issue warrants”
“deputies are given authorization to make arrests”
Synonymsauthority authorisation potency dominance say-so
official permission or approval
“authority for the program was renewed several times”
Synonymsauthority authorisation sanction
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Synonymsauthorisation empowerment

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University