Synonyms & related words for authorization

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of authorization — including mandate, sanction, authority, permission, approval, permit. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to authorization

Explore words related to authorization — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include authorize, reauthorization, reauthorize, approbate, approbatory, assent, preapprove, approver. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for authorization

Common synonyms for authorization include mandate, sanction, authority, permission, approval, permit, license, consent — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does authorization come from?

The word authorization breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root author-, from Latin auctor (“originator, author”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.