Devolution and Authorization

noun

• The process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality.
  • synonyms: degeneration
• The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government. ).
  • synonyms: devolvement

• (n.) The act of rolling down.
• (n.) Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor.

DEVOLUTION is the delegation of authority from higher to lower levels.

noun

• A document giving an official instruction or command.
  • synonyms: mandate, authorisation
• The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
  • usage: "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"
  • synonyms: authority, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so
• Official permission or approval.
  • usage: "authority for the program was renewed several times"
  • synonyms: authority, authorisation, sanction
• The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant.
  • synonyms: authorisation, empowerment

Authorization is the approval by the credit card issuer for a merchant or another affiliate to complete a credit card transaction.