Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Authorisation has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
a document giving an official instruction or command
"The pilot refused to take off without seeing the authorisation from air traffic control."
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
"he has the authority to issue warrants"
"deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
"a place of potency in the state"
official permission or approval
"authority for the program was renewed several times"
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
"The police officer checked his badge to confirm that he had proper authorisation to search the suspect's vehicle without a warrant."
Alternative spelling of authorization
"She signed off on the form after confirming that her authorisation for the expense was valid."