authorize
Meaning
To authorize is to grant official permission or approval for an action, decision, or process, often implying a delegation of power or the endorsement of a particular course of action within a formal or institutional context.
💡 The term is often used in legal and bureaucratic contexts; it is important to distinguish between 'authorize' and 'permit,' as the former typically involves a formal process or authority.
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