as in consent
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
she asked for permission to have a piece of candy the President granted permission for the foreign diplomats to have special quarters
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Recent Examples of permission
This framework gives teams permission to look critically at their flaws without the fear of immediate punishment or permanent labeling.
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Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, utility companies rarely sought CPUC permission to extract more money from customers between regular rate-setting sessions.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines, so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child's profile.
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CBS News,
20 June 2026
No one enters without a hotel reservation or special permission.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for permission
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, utility companies rarely sought CPUC permission to extract more money from customers between regular rate-setting sessions.
—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines, so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child's profile.
—
CBS News,
20 June 2026
No one enters without a hotel reservation or special permission.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for permission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission
Noun
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The consent order would be updated multiple times to give the company more time to plug remaining wells.
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In the United States, at least 19 states have already passed laws restricting minors’ access to social media platforms — with eight states enacting outright bans or parental consent requirements.
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Patients must meet eligibility requirements, obtain a prescription and receive prior authorization approval through CMS before coverage begins.
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If a taxpayer needs help from someone like a return preparer or another third party who needs to access the taxpayer’s information to support a Kwong claim, the IRS requires an authorization form (IRS Form 8821).
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But, as is often the case with these kinds of monkey’s paws, the granting of a wish comes at a great cost—the wishmaker’s life.
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In this age of excess and endless wish granting, self denial becomes a superpower and a necessity.
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The New York Times reported that a permit was filed to close streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 through July 4, alongside additional arrangements suggesting a multi-day private event.
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These fireworks can only be used by professionals with a permit obtained from the municipality where they'll be set off, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
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According to an April article from ABC News, the FCC called for early license renewals allowing the American Broadcasting Company's eight television stations, including 6ABC, to broadcast.
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permission. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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