Authorization

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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.

Noun	1.	authorization - a document giving an official instruction or command Synonyms: authorisation, mandate
	2.	authorization - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" Synonyms: authority, authorisation, dominance, say-so
	3.	authorization - official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times" Synonyms: authorisation, sanction, authority
	4.	authorization - the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant Synonyms: empowerment, authorisation

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