B2nounUK spelling: authorisationformallawbusiness
US/ˌɔː.θər.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɔː.θə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
official permission to do something, or the act of giving that permission
In context
You need written authorization from your manager before buying new equipment.
The bank asked for authorization before it released the money.
Entering the lab without authorization is strictly forbidden.
Words that go with authorization
adjective + noun
- written authorizationWritten authorization is required for this trip.
- prior authorizationThe treatment needs prior authorization from the insurer.
noun + preposition
- without authorizationHe used the car without authorization.
- authorization forShe requested authorization for overtime.
verb + noun
- give authorizationOnly the director can give authorization.
- seek authorizationYou must seek authorization before sharing the data.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I need an authorization of my boss.Correct: I need authorization from my boss.