authorization

S2 W2

BrE /ɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃn/ AmE /ɔːrθəraɪˈzeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 PERMISSION [singular] B1

the official permission to do something or to have something

autorización, permiso

  • an authorization for sth

Collocations authorization for travel · authorization from the government

  • He needs an authorization to enter the country.

    Necesita una autorización para entrar al país.

2 LEGAL [singular] B2

the legal right or power to do something, especially in a business context

autorización, poder legal

  • have authorization for sth

Collocations authorization to operate · authorization of funds

  • The company has the authorization to sell alcohol.

    La empresa tiene la autorización para vender alcohol.

3 ELECTRONIC [singular] C1

a system or process that allows access to a computer network, website, etc.

autenticación, autorización electrónica

  • an authorization system

Collocations authorization code · two-factor authorization

  • The website requires an authorization before you can access it.

    El sitio web requiere una autorización antes de que puedas acceder a él.