HyperDic: authorization

English > 4 senses of the word authorization:
NOUNcommunicationauthorization, mandate, authorisationa document giving an official instruction or command
attributeauthorization, authority, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-sothe power or right to give orders or make decisions
attributeauthorization, authority, authorisation, sanctionofficial permission or approval
actauthorization, authorisation, empowermentthe act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
authorization > pronunciation
Soundsao.therahzey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > authorization: 4 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA document giving an official instruction or command.
Synonymsmandate, authorisation
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Attributesauthorized, authorisedendowed with authority
unauthorized, unauthorisednot endowed with authority
Broaderlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Spanishautorización, mandato
Catalanautorització, mandat
English > authorization: 4 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe power or right to give orders or make decisions.
Example "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
Synonymsauthority, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so
Narrowercarte blanchecomplete freedom or authority to act
commandThe power or authority to command
imperiumsupreme authority
lordshipThe authority of a lord
muscleauthority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)
power of appointmentauthority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to appoint the beneficiaries of the donor's property
sovereigntyThe authority of a state to govern another state
BroadercontrolPower to direct or determine
Spanishautoridad, autorización, dominación, dominio
Catalanautoritat, autorització, dominació, domini
English > authorization: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningofficial permission or approval.
Synonymsauthority, authorisation, sanction
Broaderpermissionapproval to do something
Verbsauthorizegrant authorization or clearance for
English > authorization: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant.
Synonymsauthorisation, empowerment
Narrowercertification, enfranchisementThe act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
commission, commissioningThe act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputationauthorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
license, permission, permitThe act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
loan approvalformal authorization to get a loan (usually from a bank)
rubber stamproutine authorization of an action without questions
sanctionThe act of final authorization
Broadermanagement, directionThe act of managing something
Spanishapoderamiento, autorización, capacitación, empoderamiento
Catalanapoderament, autorització
Verbsauthorizegive or delegate power or authority to

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