authorization

• Substantiv, das die offizielle Erlaubnis, Genehmigung oder die Befugnis bezeichnet, Entscheidungen zu treffen oder Anweisungen zu geben.

A noun referring to official permission, approval, or the power to make decisions or give orders.

1. Official permission or approvalB2formal

   The act of granting formal permission or approval for something to happen.

   Genehmigung

   • The project requires authorization from the board of directors.
   • You need authorization before accessing the secure files.
   • The government gave authorization for the construction to begin.

   Synonymeapprovalclearanceconsentendorsementlicencemandatepermissionratificationsanctionwarrant

   Antonymebandenialdisapprovalprohibitionrefusalrejectionveto

2. Power or right to decideB2formal

   The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or take action.

   Befugnis

   • The manager has the authorization to approve expenses up to $5,000.
   • Only the CEO has the authorization to sign the contract.
   • The committee granted him authorization to negotiate on their behalf.

   Synonymeauthoritycommandcontroljurisdictionpowerprerogativerightsay

   Antonymebandenialprohibitionrefusalveto

3. Official documentB2formal

   A document that gives an official instruction or command, or serves as a formal warrant.

   Genehmigung

   • The officer showed his authorization before entering the building.
   • She received a written authorization to travel abroad.
   • The authorization was stamped and signed by the director.

   Synonymecommissionlicensemandatepermitwarrantwrit