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Synonyms & Similar Words
approval
permission
sanction
consent
clearance
accreditation
certification
verification
validation
confirmation
ratification
endorsement
affirmation
allowance
license
permit
warrant
dispensation
exemption
justification
legitimization
authentication
legalization
empowerment
enablement
entitlement
qualification
recognition
Meaning of Authorization
The primary meaning of "Authorization" is the process of giving someone the official power or permission to do something.
Definitions
- The action of giving someone the authority or permission to do something
- * Official permission or power to do something
- * The process of verifying the identity or credentials of a person or thing
Etymology of Authorization
The word "Authorization" originates from the Latin words "auctor" meaning "author, founder, or originator" and "izare" which is a suffix forming a verb, combined with the Latin "izare" and the English suffix "-tion" forming a noun
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of giving someone the power or permission to perform a specific task or function
Example Uses
- The company needs authorization from the government to begin the new project
- * The user must enter their login credentials to gain authorization to access the secure system
- * The doctor's authorization is required before any medication can be prescribed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
denial
refusal
prohibition
ban
veto
disapproval
dissent
opposition
resistance
revocation
cancellation
nullification
abandonment
termination
exclusion
restriction
limitation
prohibition
taboo
disallowance
forbiddance