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verb
Give or delegate power or authority to.
synonyms: authorize, empower.
is a specific kind of: appoint, charge.
is a broader term that covers: entitle | sanction.
derivation: authorisation, authorization, empowerment.
Dutch: autoriseren, committeren, machtigen, mandateren, vergunnen, volmachtigen
Grant authorization or clearance for.
synonyms: authorize, clear, pass.
is a specific kind of: allow, countenance, let, permit.
is a broader term that covers: approbate | certificate | approve, O.K., okay, sanction | declare | certify, licence, license | commission | formalise, formalize, validate.
derivation: authorisation, authorization, empowerment | clearance | authorisation, authority, authorization, sanction | pass, passport | authoriser, authorizer.
Dutch: viseren
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