authorisation
1. [ noun ] (law) the power or right to give orders or make decisions
Synonyms: authority dominance say-so authorization
Examples:

"he has the authority to issue warrants" "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"

Related terms: power control command carte_blanche power_of_appointment muscle lordship dominate
2. [ noun ] official permission or approval
Synonyms: authority sanction authorization
Examples:

"authority for the program was renewed several times"

Related terms: permission grant sanction
3. [ noun ] (writing) a document giving an official instruction or command
Synonyms: authorization mandate
Related terms: legal_document law unauthorized authorized
4. [ noun ] the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Synonyms: empowerment authorization
Related terms: management certification license commission rubber_stamp sanction loan_approval delegating empower
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