pre-authorization
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B2
/ˌpriːˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
advance approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-authorization' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' 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, it meant 'to give official permission,' and it evolved to include the concept of obtaining permission in advance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a process of obtaining approval from a financial institution before a transaction is completed.
The hotel required a pre-authorization on my credit card before check-in.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45