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
The secretary did not obtain permission from the White House to attend a political event and made an aggressive push for the president to endorse his son-in-law, reportedly causing senior White House staff to become annoyed with him.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Mesa College recently got state permission to offer a bachelor’s degree program for prospective physical therapy assistants.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Hochul, a moderate Democrat up for re-election in November, has been hesitant to raise taxes, which the city cannot do without the state government's permission.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The ask comes four years after the city asked residents for permission to borrow $560 million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Mesa College recently got state permission to offer a bachelor’s degree program for prospective physical therapy assistants.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Hochul, a moderate Democrat up for re-election in November, has been hesitant to raise taxes, which the city cannot do without the state government's permission.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The ask comes four years after the city asked residents for permission to borrow $560 million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission
Noun
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This is another example of the city voting to spend taxpayers’ dollars without their consent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The glasses are already used to record people without their consent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company representative said all that's necessary to start hauling for them is federal authorization, which requires proof of minimal insurance and paying a $300 fee online.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this age of excess and endless wish granting, self denial becomes a superpower and a necessity.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The granting of humanitarian parole is discretionary and receiving it does not give the parolee any legal immigration status.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chee was ineligible to obtain the permit due to prior criminal convictions.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Photographers must purchase a permit for professional photo shoots and commercial photography.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Energy experts have questioned, however, whether new North Sea oil and gas licenses can help to shore up domestic energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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King Willem-Alexander has earned several pilot licenses over the years, including a Military Pilot's License and Airline Transport Pilot License.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permission. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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