Gerund functioning as a noun meaning 'the act of giving authority or permission'
The authorizing of the contract required multiple signatures.
L’autorisation du contrat a nécessité plusieurs signatures.
authorizinggerund / present participle Present participial adjective meaning 'granting authority or permission'
An authorizing memo was circulated to all department heads.
Une note autorisant l’action a été distribuée à tous les chefs de service.