Alternative spellings

• authorisation

Etymology

authorize +‎ -ation

Noun

authorization (countable and uncountable; plural authorizations)

1. (uncountable) The act of authorizing.
2. (countable) (A document giving) formal sanction, permission or warrant.
3. The power or right to give orders.

Related terms

• authority
• unauthorized

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