100 entries under authorization topic. ×

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favor(noun, name, support, accept, mark)
10
backing(noun, support, help, favor, respect)
10
leave(noun, support, understanding, allow, agreement)
10
validation(noun, support, reason, argument, sanction)
8
green light(noun, expression, idiom, support, understanding)
8
imprimatur(noun, agreement, consent, go-ahead)
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accord(noun, understanding, agreement, authority, harmony)
7
certification(noun, sanction, choice, employment)
7
clearance(noun, agreement, consent, permission)
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compliance(noun, support, understanding, agreement, sanction)
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countenance(noun, support, sanction, permission)
7
credit(noun, name, mark, honor, praise)
7
go-ahead(noun, support, understanding, praise, favor)
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recommendation(noun, support, increase, honor, praise)
6
acknowledgment(noun, understanding, honor, praise, respect)
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admission(noun, respect, leave, agreement, sanction)
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allowance(noun, respect, leave, allow, agreement)
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authentication(noun, proof, justification, confirmation)
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warrant(noun, support, favor, leave, reason)
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license(noun, support, leave, allow, agreement)
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