post-authorization
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/poʊst ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/pəʊst ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
approval after the fact
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-authorization' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'authorization' from Latin 'auctorizare,' meaning 'to authorize.'
Historical Evolution
'Authorization' evolved from the Latin 'auctorizare' through Old French 'autoriser' to the modern English 'authorize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'authorization' meant 'to give official permission,' and 'post-' added the nuance of occurring after the fact.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or act of authorizing something after it has occurred or been initiated.
The transaction went through a post-authorization process to ensure compliance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45