diggingauthorizations
nounUK /ˈdɪɡɪŋ ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃənz/
US /ˈdɪɡɪŋ ˌɔːθərəˈzeɪʃənz/
Official permissions that let people dig in the ground.
The city gave the workers diggingauthorizations before they started the road project.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Written approvals for archaeological digs.
The museum applied for diggingauthorizations to explore the ancient site.
3. Formal permissions needed before starting any ground-breaking work.
No diggingauthorizations were issued until the safety checks were complete.
4. Official papers allowing mining or quarrying activities.
The company filed for diggingauthorizations to open a new quarry.