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Definition of 'authorization'

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authorization in American

(ˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən ; ôˌt hərizāˈshən)
noun
1. 
an authorizing or being authorized
2. 
legal power or right; sanction
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
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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.
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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)

Synonyms of 'authorization'

permission, right, leave, power
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Nearby words of 'authorization'

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Definition of authorization from the Collins English Dictionary

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