authorisation

Word parts

authorise + -isation

Other spellings

• (US) authorization

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɔːθərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: au‧thor‧isa‧tion

Noun

Singular authorisation

Plural authorisations

1. (uncountable) An authorisation is a permission to do something.

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

2. (countable) Authorisation is an act of authorizing.
3. (countable) An authorisation is a document giving formal sanction, permission or warrant.

   Can I see your authorisation?

Related words

• authorise
• authority