authorization

noun4

1. •
   The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.

   • I've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see.
2. •
   Permission, possibly limited, to spend funds for a specific budgetary purpose.

   • We've had the authorization for years, but we've never gotten an appropriation.
3. •
   An act of authorizing.

   • Our proposal thus envisages a new procedure for the authorization of experimental program — 1966
4. •
   A document giving formal sanction, permission or warrant.

   • Can I see your authorization?