# AuthorizationRightRemove(_:_:) Removes a right from the policy database. ``` func AuthorizationRightRemove(_ authRef: AuthorizationRef, _ rightName: UnsafePointer) -> OSStatus ``` ## Parameters `authRef` A valid authorization reference used to authorize modifications. `rightName` An ASCII character string representing the right name. This function does not accept wildcard right names. ## Return Value A result code. See [Authorization Services Result Codes](/documentation/Security/authorization-services-result-codes). ## Discussion The right you remove must be an explicit right with no wildcards. Wildcard rights are for use by system administrators for site configuration. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)