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n. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions
n. a document giving an official instruction or command
n. official permission or approval
Word Usage
"According to the Post, Einhorn gave his Chinese counterparts a "significant list" of companies and banks that Washington believes are violating UN sanctions against Iran without authorisation from the Chinese government."