a grant of authority to the executive branch of government to spend money for specified purposes; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
the act of authorizing
a power delegated from one person to another; "deputies are given the power to make arrests"
a document giving an official instruction or command
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
official permission or approval
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
