authorization
|au-thor-i-za-tion|
B2
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(authorize)
grant permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authorization' originates from the Latin word 'auctorizare,' where 'auctor' meant 'author' or 'originator.'
Historical Evolution
'auctorizare' transformed into the Old French word 'autorisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'authorization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give authority,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'official permission or approval.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of giving someone the legal or official approval to do something.
The manager gave authorization for the purchase.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35