Definitions

1. verb

to give or have official permission or authority for something to happen or exist

“The government will authorise the new project if it meets the required standards.”

2. verb

to give someone the authority to do something

“She was authorised to make changes to the company’s policy.”

3. noun

the act of giving official permission or authority

“The authorisation for the new project was given by the government.”

4. noun

the state of being officially permitted or authorised

“The new policy is in effect now that it has been authorised.”