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authorization definition

au·thori·za·tion (ô′t̸hər i zā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an authorizing or being authorized
  2. legal power or right; sanction

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authorization Synonyms

authorization

n.

sanction, signature, support; see permission.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

authorization Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • obtain: Applicants must obtain authorization from their museums for the proposed fellowship term.

Adjective modifier

  • congressional: What is prohibited is state or local action in the absence of congressional authorization.

Modifies a noun

  • bill: The Senate is expected to act next week on the defense authorization spending bill.

Noun used with modifier

  • defense: The Senate is expected to act next week on the defense authorization spending bill.
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