Authorizations

/ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of authorization; official permissions, approvals, or official documents granting permission to do something.

Etymology

From 'authorize' plus '-ation' (from Latin '-atio', forming nouns of action), with plural '-s'. The term describes the formal process and its resulting documents.

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Modern life is drowning in 'authorizations'—every app wants your authorization, every medical procedure needs authorization, and authorization delays in bureaucracy cost billions annually, showing how powerful this simple concept has become.

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