Authorisation
/ˌɔːθərəɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of granting permission or power to do something.
The bank requires authorisation before processing the transaction.
- (n.) The official approval to access or perform certain actions, especially by a governing body or system.
Access to confidential files requires proper authorisation.
Forms
- authorisations
Related terms
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Commentary
British English uses 'authorisation,' whereas American English commonly adopts 'authorization.'
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