6
authorise(verb, approve)
6
command(noun, verb, order, pass, establish)
6
commend(verb, support, force, accept, press)
6
dispensation(noun, release, leave, right, agreement)
6
empowerment(noun, agreement, authorization, consent, blessing)
6
fiat(noun, support, order, favor, command)
6
give permission(verb, expression, support, make, accept)
6
indorse(verb, approbation)
6
injunction(noun, support, order, charge, bar)
6
legitimatize(verb, legalize)
6
prerogative(noun, release, right, agreement, authority)
6
recommend(verb, support, force, accept, press)
6
right(noun, law, release, agreement, authority)
6
sign(verb, support, take, accept, secure)
6
underwrite(verb, support, take, encourage, favor)
5
acquiesce(verb, support, take, accept, pass)
5
admire(verb, support, accept, love, honor)
5
advocacy(noun, support, help, assistance, authorization)
5
assurance(noun, permit, authorization, permission, license)
5
authentication(noun, approval, authorization, proof, verification)
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