PERMISSION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

permission

noun

pər-ˈmi-shən

Definition of permission

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 federal act now lets Federal Housing Administration home improvement loans finance these units, pairing permission the state already granted with financing that has been hard to find. — Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 The California Public Utilities Commission gave Waymo permission to operate in San Diego and Sacramento, as well as in communities in Marin, Napa, Orange and Riverside counties, among others. — Los Angeles Times, 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 Beatty sued over the changes, arguing the board doesn't have the authority to temporarily shutter the Kennedy Center or change its name without permission from Congress. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permission

Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission

Noun

This consent order requires Sherwin-Williams to return to full compliance and complete critical control upgrades and performance testing.

— Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
And Meta has been embroiled in controversy over concerns about its AI smart glasses being used to record others without their consent.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of consent

Noun

Practicing without a law license is a misdemeanor in California, and the State Bar can refer evidence of criminal conduct to law enforcement for possible prosecution.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
In neighboring New Jersey, new regulations require e-bike riders to be at least 15 and obtain a license and vehicle registration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026