Synonyms for authorization

Synonyms for (noun) authorization

Synonyms: authorisation, authorization, empowerment

Definition: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

Similar words: direction, management

Definition: the act of managing something

Usage: he was given overall management of the program; is the direction of the economy a function of government?


Synonyms: authorisation, authority, authorization, sanction

Definition: official permission or approval

Usage: authority for the program was renewed several times

Similar words: permission

Definition: approval to do something

Usage: he asked permission to leave


Synonyms: dominance, potency, say-so, authorisation, authority, authorization

Definition: the power or right to give orders or make decisions

Usage: he has the authority to issue warrants; deputies are given authorization to make arrests; a place of potency in the state

Similar words: control

Definition: power to direct or determine

Usage: under control


Synonyms: authorisation, authorization, mandate

Definition: a document giving an official instruction or command

Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right


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