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permit vs authorization

authorization vs permit

permit and authorization both are nouns.

permit is a verb but authorization is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
authorization Yes No No No
As nouns, authorization is a hypernym of permit; that is, authorization is a word with a broader meaning than permit:
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  • authorization: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Other hypernyms of permit include authorisation, empowerment.
permit (noun) authorization (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) authorization (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 authorization

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