"Specific authorization" means giving someone or something permission to do only certain things that have been clearly approved, rather than allowing them to have broad or general permission to do anything. Full definition
In many cases, whether or not the form contained specific authorization to that effect, additional counsel have been brought into the action by staff counsel. (supreme.justia.com)
There is an essential difference between legislation and other forms of law - making, that regulations must be under specific authorization by act of Congress. (law.stackexchange.com)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives EvergreenHealth the right to use and disclose your medical information for treatment, payment and certain health care operations purposes without specific authorization from you. (evergreenhealth.com)