Definition of 'authorization'

Word Frequency

authorization in American

(ˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən ; ôˌt hərizāˈshən)

noun

an authorizing or being authorized

legal power or right; sanction

Word Frequency

authorization in Retail

(ɔθərɪzeɪʃən)

noun

(Retail: Payment technology)

Authorization is the process of checking that a card holder has enough credit before funds are released to make a payment.

The order goes through a series of steps, including a risk check to see whether the order appears fraudulent, and a credit card authorization.

Point-of-sale staff must follow standard authorization procedures when a customer pays by credit card.

Authorization is the process of checking that a card holder has enough credit before funds are released to make a payment.

Example sentences containing 'authorization'

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As Burnell waited to board his flight at FAM airport, he had received a letter of authorization and support from Stalinbrass's command. Aldiss, Brian SOMEWHERE EAST OF LIFE (1997)But I'm sorry, Dog, it's got a classification way above anything I dare pass on without top-level authorization. Ruell, Patrick THE ONLY GAME (1997)The authorization regarding escort officers last night; then again this morning arranging you a permanent outside phone line. Parkes, Roger RIOT (1997)

No lawyer would put something like this into motion without authorization. Susan Elizabeth Phillips NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE (1997)