Legal Authorization
/ˈliːɡəl ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Official permission granted by a competent authority to engage in a particular activity or to undertake a specific act with legal effect.
The company obtained legal authorization before commencing construction.
- (n.) The process or act of obtaining such permission to ensure compliance with applicable laws or regulations.
Legal authorization is required prior to exporting controlled technologies.
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- legal authorization
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Commentary
Distinguish legal authorization from informal consent; legal authorization carries formal legal effect and typically requires documentation or official approval.
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