👉 In the context of legal and administrative contexts, authorization is a process where someone has permission or authority to perform an action. It refers to giving permission for another person to act on their behalf. For example: - A doctor can authorize a patient to undergo surgery if they are authorized by the hospital's medical staff. - An employer can authorize employees to work overtime if they have been given the necessary authorization by their supervisor. - A government agency can authorize citizens to participate in certain activities, such as voting