B2 adjective Formal

authorization

/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

The official permission or legal power granted to someone to perform a specific action or access restricted resources. It typically refers to a formal process where a person in authority approves a request or validates a right.

Exemplos

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1

I need my parents' authorization to join the school camping trip next month.

I need my parents' permission to join the school camping trip next month.

2

The treaty requires formal authorization from the parliament before it can be enacted into law.

The treaty requires formal approval from the parliament before it can be enacted into law.

3

Hey, did you get authorization to use the boss's parking spot today?

Hey, did you get the okay to use the boss's parking spot today?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
authorization
Verb
authorize
Adjetivo
authorized
Relacionado
authority
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Author' of a book. They have the 'Authority' to give 'Authorization' for their story to be made into a movie.

Quiz rápido

The security guard refused to let him pass because he did not have the necessary ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: authorization

Exemplos

1

I need my parents' authorization to join the school camping trip next month.

everyday

I need my parents' permission to join the school camping trip next month.

2

The treaty requires formal authorization from the parliament before it can be enacted into law.

formal

The treaty requires formal approval from the parliament before it can be enacted into law.

3

Hey, did you get authorization to use the boss's parking spot today?

informal

Hey, did you get the okay to use the boss's parking spot today?

4

Researchers must obtain ethical authorization from the university board before commencing any human trials.

academic

Researchers must obtain ethical approval from the university board before commencing any human trials.

5

The bank declined the transaction because the merchant failed to provide a valid authorization code.

business

The bank declined the transaction because the merchant failed to provide a valid approval code.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
authorization
Verb
authorize
Adjetivo
authorized
Relacionado
authority

Colocações comuns

prior authorization permission granted in advance
written authorization permission provided in a physical or digital document
grant authorization to give someone official permission
seek authorization to ask for official permission
without authorization acting without having been given permission

Frases Comuns

letter of authorization

a formal document allowing someone to act on another's behalf

security authorization

the process of granting access to sensitive data or areas

final authorization

the last step of approval in a process

Frequentemente confundido com

authorization vs authority

'Authority' is the power to give orders, while 'authorization' is the specific act of giving permission.

authorization vs authentication

'Authentication' verifies who you are (ID), whereas 'authorization' determines what you are allowed to do.

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Notas de uso

Authorization is most commonly used in legal, medical, and technical contexts. While 'permission' can be used for small things (like asking to borrow a pen), 'authorization' implies a formal system or hierarchy.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the noun form 'authorization' when they need the verb 'authorize' (e.g., saying 'They authorization me' instead of 'They authorized me').

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Author' of a book. They have the 'Authority' to give 'Authorization' for their story to be made into a movie.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Middle French word 'authoriser', originating from the Medieval Latin 'authorizare', which comes from 'auctor' (meaning originator or author).

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to the general concept of permission. Countable when referring to specific documents or instances of approval. Followed by the preposition 'for' or an infinitive 'to' (e.g., authorization for the purchase, authorization to enter).
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Contexto cultural

In Western business and legal cultures, written authorization is strictly required to protect against liability and ensure compliance with privacy laws.

Quiz rápido

The security guard refused to let him pass because he did not have the necessary ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: authorization

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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