authorization
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(noun) the act of authorizing |
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Synonyms: authorisation, empowerment |
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Related Words: authority, certification, commission, commissioning, delegating, delegation, deputation, direction, enfranchisement, license, loan approval, management, managing, permission, permit, relegating, relegation, rubber stamp, sanction |
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(noun) a power delegated from one person to another; "deputies are given the power to make arrests" |
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Synonyms: authority |
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Related Words: potency, power, power of appointment, powerfulness |
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(noun) a grant of authority to the executive branch of government to spend money for specified purposes; "authority for the program was renewed several times" |
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Synonyms: authority |
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Related Words: grant |
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(noun) a document giving an official instruction or command |
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Synonyms: mandate |
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Related Words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document |
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