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Clearance

One canonical meaning

A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement.

Cross-government

Example: Please clear the figures with Finance before the paper goes up for approval.

Also known as: clear, cleared, for clearance, For Clearance, Pls, for clearance pls

Context: Agency usage varies, so the approving authority and requested action should be stated explicitly.

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