🇬🇧 Authorisation meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Authorisation is when someone in charge says, “Yes, you are allowed to do that,” in an official way. It’s more serious than just asking a friend; it means a boss, teacher, parent, or important rule-giver has given clear, proper permission for something to happen.

Our cat clearly believes she has authorisation to sit on any homework left unattended for three seconds.

The doctor gave authorisation for ice cream after my jab, which magically cured 98% of my fear.

Mum refused to sign any authorisation that involved mud, slime, or glitter, which ruined at least 97 of my best ideas.

Grandma gave authorisation for a second dessert, and suddenly she became the most powerful person in the universe.

The lifeguard’s authorisation was needed before attempting my new swimming style, which is called “panicked octopus.”

At the grey gate, Lara held a small sheet: her authorisation. The guard read the authorisation, frowned, then checked the authorisation on his phone. He tapped, made a note, then lifted the barrier. The final authorisation arrived with a stamp. Lara breathed, clutched the paper — authorisation was hers and she stepped forward, relieved.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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