1. (noun) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• license
• permit

1. (noun) approval to do something

• all clear
• authorisation
• authority
• authorization
• sanction
• consent
• dismissal
• green light
• laissez passer
• pass
• leave
• pass
• passport

2. (noun) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• allowance
• clearance
• conge
• congee
• dispensation
• toleration

1. (noun) approval to do something

• approval
• commendation

2. (noun) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• authorisation
• authorization
• empowerment

1. (noun) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• allow
• allow
• countenance
• countenance
• let
• let
• permit
• permit
• allow
• permit
• tolerate
• certify
• licence
• license