Definitions for authorization

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authorization au·thor·i·za·tion

Spelling: [aw-ther-uh-zey-shuh n]

IPA: /ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən/

Authorization is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 26 points.

You can make 553 anagrams from letters in authorization (aahiinoorttuz).

Definitions for authorization

noun

1. the act of authorizing.
2. permission or power granted by an authority; sanction.
3. a legislative act authorizing money to be spent for government programs that specifies a maximum spending level without provision for actual funds.

Origin of authorization

First recorded in 1600-10; authorize + -ation

Examples for authorization

Thank God for this authorization and hallowing of our recollections.

This legislation or authorization was secured in 1837 and 1838.

Congress might vote on the authorization of force measure as soon as December.

At issue is the 2001 authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

It was upon that authorization that Sheridan removed Warren.

The authorization of the Romans was not necessary in order to apply it.

It “is not an inherent power, but one that comes solely from the authorization by the central leadership.”

But, so far, there have been no substantial consultations with Congress about such an authorization.

Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.

They wrote to Philip asking for his authorization and support.