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
Hunter will wear No. 12 and Ward was given permission to wear No. 1 by legendary Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon.
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Brooks Peck, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton's father.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
After giving the actor permission to improvise, the fake exec criticizes Fielder's technique.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Visas grant international students entry to the U.S., while their status in the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) database is part of what gives them legal permission to stay in the U.S. for studies or limited on-the-job training after graduation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Brooks Peck, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton's father.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
After giving the actor permission to improvise, the fake exec criticizes Fielder's technique.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Visas grant international students entry to the U.S., while their status in the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) database is part of what gives them legal permission to stay in the U.S. for studies or limited on-the-job training after graduation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission
Noun
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Parental consent would be required before minors can download or make purchases through an app.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Neglecting Proper Consent And Documentation The Pitfall: Telehealth startups often overlook the need for comprehensive patient consent forms and thorough documentation.—
Zachary Dorf,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permission. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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