author-

(Latin: master, leader; he/she who brings about [something])

authority, (from Latin, auctor, "invention, creator, advice, opinion, influence, command")

The right and power to command, enforce laws, exact obedience, determine, or judge; a person or group invested with this right and power.

authorization, authorize

1. To give authority or power to.
2. To approve or to permit; to sanction.

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