Synonyms of clearance

clearance

noun

ˈklir-ən(t)s 

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• authorization
• consent
• granting
• permit
• sanction
• allowance
• warrant
• license
• signature
• green light
• concurrence
• leave
• certification
• seal
• accreditation
• stamp
• sufferance
• grant
• tolerance
• agreement
• acceptance
• pass
• concession
• liberty
• patent
• imprimatur
• toleration
• acquiescence
• assent
• OK
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibition
• denial
• refusal
• revocation
• rejection
• injunction
• exclusion
• suppression
• interdiction
• veto
• proscription
• repression
• deterrence
• embargo
• ban
• taboo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clearance

Individuals can still transfer crypto abroad under personal allowances – up to 2 million rand (~$120,000) annually without pre-clearance and up to 10 million rand with tax authority clearance. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

All three of these drones received FCC clearance before DJI was added to the FCC Covered List in late 2025. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) added that the soldiers were taking part in a clearance operation to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in the town. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Paramount has touted other regulatory clearances from the European Union, as well as countries like China, Canada and Australia. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026