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AUTHORIZATION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 1, English, authorization
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The granting of rights, which includes the granting of access based on access rights. 2, record 1, English, - authorization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorization: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission. 3, record 1, English, - authorization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- authorisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 1, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attribution de droits comprenant la délivrance d'accès fondée sur des droits d'accès. 2, record 1, French, - autorisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 1, French, - autorisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización
1, record 1, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 2, English, authorization
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- auth 1, record 2, English, auth
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorization; auth: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 2, English, - authorization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- authorisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 2, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- aut 1, record 2, French, aut
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation; aut : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 2, French, - autorisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Financial Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 3, English, authorization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- authorisation 2, record 3, English, authorisation
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The issuing bank's approval to the reimbursement bank to honour charges. 2, record 3, English, - authorization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorisation: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 3, record 3, English, - authorization
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Institutions financières
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 3, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accord de la banque émettrice à la banque de remboursement pour honorer les frais. 1, record 3, French, - autorisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 3, French, - autorisation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Financial Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 4, English, authorization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- authorisation 2, record 4, English, authorisation
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The approval or guarantee given by the card issuer to the acquirer and/or card acceptor. 2, record 4, English, - authorization
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorisation: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 3, record 4, English, - authorization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Institutions financières
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 4, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accord ou garantie donné par l'émetteur de la carte à l'acquéreur et/ou l'accepteur de la carte. 1, record 4, French, - autorisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 4, French, - autorisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Banking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 5, English, authorization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- authorisation 2, record 5, English, authorisation
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permission given to acquire or execute a service. 2, record 5, English, - authorization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorisation: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 3, record 5, English, - authorization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Banque
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 5, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permission donnée afin d'acquérir ou d'exécuter un service. 1, record 5, French, - autorisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 5, French, - autorisation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Banking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- credit authorization 1, record 6, English, credit%20authorization
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- authorization 2, record 6, English, authorization
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A firm commitment to lend on the part of a bank, whether or not there is signed documentation. 2, record 6, English, - credit%20authorization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Banque
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- autorisation de crédit
1, record 6, French, autorisation%20de%20cr%C3%A9dit
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engagement ferme de la part d'une banque à consentir un prêt, qu'il existe ou non des documents signés. 1, record 6, French, - autorisation%20de%20cr%C3%A9dit
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 7, English, authorization
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
granting of rights, which includes the granting of access based on access rights 1, record 7, English, - authorization
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authorization: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 7, English, - authorization
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 7, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
attribution de droits comprenant la délivrance d'accès fondée sur des droits d'accès 1, record 7, French, - autorisation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 7, French, - autorisation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Official Documents
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 8, English, authorization
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The permission extended to a producer by an underwriter to insure a certain amount on a certain risk. 2, record 8, English, - authorization
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Documents officiels
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 8, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permission donnée à un producteur d'assurer un certain montant sur un risque. 2, record 8, French, - autorisation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le contexte de la souscription. 2, record 8, French, - autorisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
- Documentos oficiales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización
1, record 8, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- licencia 1, record 8, Spanish, licencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permiso de la Administración competente en una materia, mediante el cual, y de acuerdo con la ley, se permite al administrado solicitante la realización de una determinada obra o actividad. 1, record 8, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-12-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- authorization
1, record 9, English, authorization
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 9, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tribunales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización
1, record 9, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- approval
1, record 10, English, approval
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- authorization 2, record 10, English, authorization
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- autorisation
1, record 10, French, autorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est demandé qu'un permis, une licence ou une autorisation soit renouvelé, ou qu'une autre mesure prévue par disposition réglementaire soit prise. 1, record 10, French, - autorisation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme français «autorisation» et l'équivalent anglais «approval» sont utilisés dans la Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale (1992) ou dans les règlements connexes de cette loi. 2, record 10, French, - autorisation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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