Synonyms of permission
Examples of permission in a Sentence
They got permission from the city to build an apartment complex.
The teacher gave me her permission to go home early.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
With the captain’s permission, Zito fired two shots during the flight, which hit White in the shoulder.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
According to the letter, Paramasivam was denied permission to leave early and forced to finish her shift, delaying treatment that might have saved her life.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The publication also reported there was at least one person living on the grounds without permission.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
With the captain’s permission, Zito fired two shots during the flight, which hit White in the shoulder.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
According to the letter, Paramasivam was denied permission to leave early and forced to finish her shift, delaying treatment that might have saved her life.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The publication also reported there was at least one person living on the grounds without permission.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for permission
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permission. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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permission
noun
per·mis·sion
pər-ˈmish-ən 
1
: the act of permitting
2
: the consent of a person in authority
has permission to leave
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