Nouns (2)
authorization, authorisation
n. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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accreditation
n. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools"
acquiescence, assent, consent
n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"
sanction, endorsement, countenance, warrant, imprimatur
n. formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
liberty
n. freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"
license, permission, permit
n. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
leave
n. permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"
government, governing, governance
n. the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
entitlement
n. right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget"
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empowerment
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