permission
noun
per·mis·sion
pər-ˈmi-shən 
1
: the act of permitting
2
: formal consent : authorization
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, 28 Jan. 2026
During the chase, Brown requested permission to conduct a high-speed PIT maneuver.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Sign Trust, which manages upkeep and security of the sign, have both indicated that neither Sweeney nor her team requested permission to be on the property or include it in footage.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney snuck up to the Hollywood sign in the dead of night and covered it in bras without the permission of the proper authorities, the LA Times reports.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
During the chase, Brown requested permission to conduct a high-speed PIT maneuver.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Sign Trust, which manages upkeep and security of the sign, have both indicated that neither Sweeney nor her team requested permission to be on the property or include it in footage.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney snuck up to the Hollywood sign in the dead of night and covered it in bras without the permission of the proper authorities, the LA Times reports.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 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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