authorization

[ aw-ther-uh-zey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɔ θər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

the act of authorizing.

permission or power granted by an authority; sanction.

a legislative act authorizing money to be spent for government programs that specifies a maximum spending level without provision for actual funds.

Origin of authorization

First recorded in 1600–10; authorize + -ation

de·au·thor·i·za·tion, noun mis·au·thor·i·za·tion, noun pre·au·thor·i·za·tion, noun re·au·thor·i·za·tion, noun

Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.

U.S. Hasn’t Even Started Training Rebel Army to Fight ISIS |Tim Mak |November 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Congress might vote on the authorization of force measure as soon as December.

America United on Syria, for Now |Michael Tomasky |September 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But, so far, there have been no substantial consultations with Congress about such an authorization.

Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War |Josh Rogin |September 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
It “is not an inherent power, but one that comes solely from the authorization by the central leadership.”

Massive Hong Kong Protest Calls for More Democracy |Brendon Hong |July 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

At issue is the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

Obama Admin. Channels Cheney, Claims Unlimited War Powers |Eli Lake |May 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Observe the authorization to raise money by taxation,—a special prerogative of government.

A Source Book in American History to 1787 |Various
They were granted both requests on condition of gaining for their preaching the authorization of their local clergy.

Life of St. Francis of Assisi |Paul Sabatier
He has the consent and authorization of the Right Rev. Bishop of the diocese to this course of procedure.

Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 |Various
I do not wait for authorization from you first, to decompose and blow away your thoughts.

The Ego and His Own |Max Stirner
The authorization borne by him was very extraordinary and had a great excess of the ordinary warrants.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624 |Various