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Authorization - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Authorization : (noun)
1: a document giving an official instruction or command [syn: mandate,
authorisation]
2: the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has
the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given
authorization to make arrests" [syn: authority, authorisation,
dominance, say-so]
3: official permission or approval; "authority for the program
was renewed several times" [syn: authority, authorisation,
sanction]
4: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
[syn: authorisation, empowerment]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Authorization : \Au`thor*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. autorisation.]
The act of giving authority or legal power; establishment by
authority; sanction or warrant.
The authorization of laws. --Motley.
A special authorization from the chief. --Merivale.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Authorization |
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vitaball: Electronic Travel Authorization System: Modernization of the Visa Waiver Program |
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Irizaurus: RT @politifact: Promise 132: Defense Authorization Act puts it in writing: The Promise:
"The U.S. will not maintain permanent bases... h ... |
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toncijukic: New Hayden's article on MVC Authorization attributes (custom): http://ow.ly/JMvm |
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