Definition of "authorization" in English

noun

1. (countable) An act of authorizing.

2. (uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.

   • I've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see.

3. (countable) A document giving formal sanction, permission or warrant.

   • Can I see your authorization?

4. (government) Permission, possibly limited, to spend funds for a specific budgetary purpose.

   • We've had the authorization for years, but we've never gotten an appropriation.