has authorization

[hæz ɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən]
verb phrase
tem autorização
1. possesses official permission or approval to do something
She has authorization to access the confidential files.
Ela tem autorização para acessar os arquivos confidenciais.
2. is legally or formally empowered to perform an action
The manager has authorization to approve purchases up to $5,000.
O gerente tem autorização para aprovar compras até $5.000.
3. holds documented permission from an authority
The contractor has authorization from the city to begin construction.
O contratante tem autorização da prefeitura para iniciar a construção.
In Brazilian business culture, authorization is a critical concept for hierarchical decision-making. The phrase 'tem autorização' is frequently used in corporate communications, legal documents, and formal requests. In the USA, this phrase is common in bureaucratic, legal, and corporate contexts where permission structures are well-defined.
NYC Slang
got the green light
Synonyms / Sinônimos
has permissionis authorizedhas approvalhas clearanceis empowered
Antonyms / Antônimos
lacks authorizationis unauthorizedis prohibitedis forbidden

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tem autorização
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tem autorização / tá autorizado
Informal variant using 'tá' in casual speech
São Paulo
tem autorização
Formal business language, commonly used in corporate contexts
Portugal
tem autorização / está autorizado
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but 'está autorizado' also used

Related Words

authorizationauthorizepermissionapprovalcredentialsclearance

Related Idioms & Phrases

has the go-ahead
has the green light
has the all-clear
has a free hand
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