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permit vs authorisation

authorisation vs permit

permit and authorisation both are nouns.

permit is a verb but authorisation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
authorisation Yes No No No
As nouns, authorisation is a hypernym of permit; that is, authorisation is a word with a broader meaning than permit:
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  • authorisation: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Other hypernyms of permit include authorization, empowerment.
permit (noun) authorisation (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies the power or right to give orders or make decisions
a legal document giving official permission to do something official permission or approval
a document giving an official instruction or command
permit (verb) authorisation (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 permit and authorisation

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