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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

  An information system account with approved authorizations of a privileged user.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 - Adapted

  A system account with authorizations of a privileged user.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 [Superseded]

  An information system account with authorizations of a privileged user.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Privileged Account

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