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authorization vs permit

permit vs authorization

authorization and permit both are nouns.

authorization is not a verb while permit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorization Yes No No No
permit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, permit is a hyponym of authorization; that is, permit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than authorization:
  • authorization: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
authorization (noun) permit (noun)
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
the power or right to give orders or make decisions large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
official permission or approval a legal document giving official permission to do something
a document giving an official instruction or command
authorization (verb) permit (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between authorization and permit

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