Definition of 'authorization'
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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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As Burnell waited to board his flight at FAM airport, he had received a letter of authorization and support from Stalinbrass's command. 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. THE ONLY GAME (1997)The authorization regarding escort officers last night; then again this morning arranging you a permanent outside phone line. RIOT (1997)
No lawyer would put something like this into motion without authorization. NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE (1997)
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