an official written or printed statement that may be used as proof or evidence

authorizing document

a written statement describing a person's merits, abilities, qualifications etc; something given to a person to show appreciation of services

tribute

a piece of card or paper giving the holder the right to travel in a train, bus etc or to seat in a cinema etc; a printed notice of an offence against traffic regulations

authorization on paper

a receipt or document used instead of money

receipt

a written order giving official authority; to make (something) seem justified

authorization