Authorization
/ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/
noun — “the system’s way of saying, ‘okay, you’re you… now, what are you allowed to touch?’”
Unix Permissions
/ˈjuːnɪks pərˈmɪʃənz/
noun — “the classic three-tier access system that decides if you can look, edit, or execute in the land of pipes and terminals.”