: the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted
They got/received permission from the city to build an apartment complex.
The teacher gave me her permission to go home early.
He asked (for) my permission to paint his room.
You have my permission.
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/permission. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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