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