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
Eitz Chayim leaders said they had been given permission to take away the windows by unnamed local leaders.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
But in a twist on Martin's source material, the closing scene of the finale reveals Egg chose to leave with Dunk without ever actually receiving Maekar's permission.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2014, the federal government also granted her permission to leave and re-enter the country to visit a sick family member in Mexico.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Used by permission of the publisher.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
But in a twist on Martin's source material, the closing scene of the finale reveals Egg chose to leave with Dunk without ever actually receiving Maekar's permission.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2014, the federal government also granted her permission to leave and re-enter the country to visit a sick family member in Mexico.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Used by permission of the publisher.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for permission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission
Noun
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The committee approved the East Village Green item 3-0 as part of the consent agenda, meaning it was considered routine and grouped alongside other items for approval with minimal discussion.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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California prohibits online platforms from knowingly providing an addictive feed to a minor without parental consent.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The contract scrutiny has been blamed for numerous delays across government, such as delays in providing emergency response during a disaster, clearance to repair faulty plumbing in a weather service office or authorizations for wildlife biologists to conduct field work.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), employers are required to verify the employment authorization of all new hires and maintain proper records.—
Federico Peña,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The builders would receive rebates on impact and permit fees, while homebuyers would get $45,000 in down payment assistance, with a further $10,000 given to first responders.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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The settlement calls for the permit to limit mining to just over 2,200 acres on land that is already being mined.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Citing the export of a Lamborghini and jacuzzis to the island, three members of Congress from Miami and other local officials recently asked the administration to review all export licenses to Cuba and cancel those benefiting the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The camp’s current license is valid until March 6, according to the suit.—
Emily Foxhall,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permission. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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