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
Excerpted from The Tutor by Courtney Psak (c) 2025 by Courtney Psak, used with permission by Hodder & Stoughton.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The 6 God kept the vibes going after asking for permission to run through some hits.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Bullpen coach José Rosado has also been given permission to speak with other organizations.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The 6 God kept the vibes going after asking for permission to run through some hits.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Bullpen coach José Rosado has also been given permission to speak with other organizations.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission
Noun
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The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week, after clearing the House in a voice vote in March (both actions signal broad support for the policy).—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Others argue that the legal definition of consent leaves too much room for interpretation of what behaviors constitute consent or its withdrawal.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers from both major political parties have expressed concerns about Trump ordering the military actions without receiving authorization from Congress or providing many details.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Employees represented by United Auto Workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant workers will hold a strike authorization vote next week, following the company’s final offer last month.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Figure’s business centers around putting mortgages on the blockchain, which the company says speeds up the granting and funding of home loans.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city did not answer whether a permit request to use Heathway was denied, but initial development plans only listed Rockland Drive as an entrance, according to the city.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant’s health permit wasn’t posted, many food items were without labels and dates and the dishwasher wasn’t dispensing sanitizer.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Nov. 2025
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The attorney general was adamant that if Running Fence broke the law, workers would be arrested and jailed, and contractors would lose their licenses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then there are state departments that handle such things like driving and hunting licenses, and manage state troopers or highway patrol officers.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permission. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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