authorization
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ · au.tho.riz.a.tion
noun
- Permission or power granted to someone to do something I've got authorization to access the restricted area.
- An act of authorizing or giving official permission The company's authorization of the new project was announced yesterday.
- A document giving formal sanction, permission, or warrant Can I see your authorization to drive this vehicle?
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Did you know? The concept of authorization has been around since ancient times, with evidence of formal permissions and sanctions found in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. The word 'authorization' itself has been in use since the 15th century, evolving from the Latin 'auctorizare', meaning to give authority to.