Definition

A process or act of giving official permission or approval for something.

Example

The authorisation for the project was granted after a thorough review.

Conversation

Hey, do you know if I need authorisation to access that new software?

Yeah, I think you do; it's pretty strict about who can use it.

That makes sense. Where do I go to get the authorisation?

You should check with the IT department; they handle all those requests.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Authorisation → It is formed from "author" (from Latin "auctor", meaning creator or originator) and "-isation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "authorisation" means the process of giving someone the power or right to do something, originating from the concept of being a creator or originator of that power.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'author' as someone who creates or gives permission, and the '-isation' part means the process of making that happen. So, authorisation is the process of giving someone the power to act.

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