🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

autorisation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: autorisation

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Authorization/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il a besoin d'une autorisation pour accéder au système."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The action or fact of authorizing or granting official permission or power.

    "The project received authorization from the city council."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'authorization' originates from the Latin word 'auctorizare', which means 'to give authority'. It evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards formal permissions and legal empowerment.

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