An act whereby something conditional or voidable is made sure and unavoidable, especially the possession of an estate.
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.
A verification that something is true or has happened.
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
To give permission or freedom to; accept.
To authorize officially.
To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.
To permit (as grammatically correct).
To give formal authorization to use.