verbal authority
Right or permission authorized verbally rather than in writingRight or permission authorized verbally rather than in writing.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Right or permission authorized verbally rather than in writing.
I acted by verbal authority, even though I couldn't be sure my superior would confirm I'd been authorized.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable