(n) the power or right to give orders or make decisions, Syn. authorisation, dominance, potency, authorization, say-so, Example:he has the authority to issue warrants; deputies are given authorization to make arrests; a place of potency in the state
[おすみつき, osumitsuki] (n) (1) (See 墨付き) handwriting; autograph; authorization; authorisation; (2) certificate; certified document; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
[すみつき, sumitsuki] (n) (1) (See お墨付き) handwriting; autograph; authorization; authorisation; (2) certificate; certified document; paper with signature of the shogun or lord; (P)