clearances

noun

plural of clearance
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

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Recent Examples of clearances Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Already, Paramount has received clearances from 65 foreign regulators, including Britain and the European Commission. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 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 Additionally, all three shows are set to enter broadcast syndication in the fall, with clearances in about 85 percent of the country. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Cherry went 74 minutes in Sunday’s loss to Racing Louisville, recording four defensive clearances and winning three of her four aerial duels as Angel City lost for the first time in four games. — Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 31 July 2026 Natural Cycles has built six clearances on exactly that proxy, and Berglund Scherwitzl. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 But once again, Spain dug deep, getting clearances and clean tackles as the clock ticked down. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
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  1. permissions
  2. authorizations
  3. consents
  4. permits
Noun
  • The change reduced the number of approvals and permissions that data center developers need to seek from city officials, essentially fast-tracking all potential data center projects in Independence.
    — Ilana Arougheti Updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Districts should also create clear, renewable educational-use permissions for students whose coursework or extracurricular activities require personal devices.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizations
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  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits

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