Official authorization Crossword Clue

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Official authorization Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
2. provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
(noun)
1. formal and explicit approval
2. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AUTHORIZATION (noun)
1. official permission or approval
2. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
OFFICIAL (adjective)
1. conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
2. having official authority or sanction
OFFICIAL (noun)
1. a worker who holds or is invested with an office
2. someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

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