authorization

3 definitions • 6 examples

official permission for something to happen, or the act of giving someone official permission to do something:

Medical records cannot be disclosed without authorization from the patient.

[ + to infinitive ] The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late.

official permission for something to happen, or the action of giving someone official permission for something:

get/acquire/obtain authorization Human Resources must obtain specific authorization from the Executive Director before any candidate can be rehired or transferred.

give/grant/provide authorization

authorization to do sth Union members have an authorization to strike if a deal cannot be reached over the contract dispute.

an official document that shows someone has permission to do something:

Air tour companies will be required to get an authorization from the FAA to operate.