English noun: authorisation | |||
1. | authorisation (communication) a document giving an official instruction or command | ||
Synonyms | authorization, mandate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document | ||
Attribute | authorised, authorized, unauthorised, unauthorized | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
2. | authorisation (attribute) the power or right to give orders or make decisions | ||
Samples | He has the authority to issue warrants. Deputies are given authorization to make arrests. A place of potency in the state. | ||
Synonyms | authority, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so | ||
Broader (hypernym) | control | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | carte blanche, command, imperium, lordship, muscle, power of appointment, sovereignty | ||
3. | authorisation (attribute) official permission or approval | ||
Samples | Authority for the program was renewed several times. | ||
Synonyms | authority, authorization, sanction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | permission | ||
4. | authorisation (act) the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant | ||
Synonyms | authorization, empowerment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | direction, management | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | certification, commission, commissioning, delegating, delegation, deputation, enfranchisement, license, loan approval, permission, permit, relegating, relegation, rubber stamp, sanction | ||