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# Terminology
* `Access token` - A token used to access protected resources
* `Authorization code` - An intermidiary token generated when a user authorizes a client to access protected resources on their behalf. The client receives this token and exchanges it for an access token.
* `Authorization code` - An intermediary token generated when a user authorizes a client to access protected resources on their behalf. The client receives this token and exchanges it for an access token.
* `Authorization server` - A server which issues access tokens after successfully authenticating a client and resource owner, and authorizing the request.
* `Client` - An application which accesses protected resources on behalf of the resource owner (such as a user). The client could hosted on a server, desktop, mobile or other device.
* `Grant` - A grant is a method of acquiring an access token.