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authorization
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of AUTHORIZATION
1
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something <you will need the authorization of the council before you can act>
Synonyms allowance, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, granting, green light, leave, license (or licence), sanction, sufferance, warrant
Related Words imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp; accreditation, certification; liberty, pass; concession, patent, permit; tolerance, toleration; acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, OK (or okay); accord, grant
Near Antonyms denial, refusal, rejection, revocation; taboo (also tabu); injunction, veto; deterrence, discouragement, repression, suppression; ban, embargo, exclusion
2
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties <his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given>
Related Words commendation, consignment, entrustment; facilitation, fostering, promotion; commanding, directing, ordering
3
the right to act or move freely <granted authorization to enter the military facility>
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