#1 authorisation n. [mandate, authorization] a document giving an official instruction or command. wn
#2 authorisation n. [authority, authorization, potency, dominance, say-so] the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state". wn
#3 authorisation n. [authority, authorization, sanction] official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times". wn
#4 authorisation n. [authorization, empowerment] the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant. wn
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