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 In late August, the court gave permission for construction of the White House ballroom to continue, with a temporary stay issued by Chief Justice John Roberts. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Korean nationals who need to stay in Haiti are required to obtain special permission for exceptional use of their passports, the ministry said. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Velchik said the administration will most likely go to the Supreme Court by the end of the week to seek permission to resume implementing the plan. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permission

Recent Examples of Synonyms for permission

Noun

He was later released on bail and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing a] person without consent and common assault.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
In some places, you may be permitted to record a conversation; in others, consent may be required.

— William Phillips, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of consent

Noun

Although the proposal will remain on Thursday’s agenda because of the 72-hour posting requirement, Kayatta said it will effectively be withdrawn during the meeting with authorization from Board President Tara Jeane.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Telle worked closely on the Abraham Accords and the authorization of the Space Force.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorization

Noun

Boat houses, boat landings, docks, piers and mooring posts must be built according to plans approved by the village council and require a Miami-Dade County environmental permit.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Derrick Thompson, who recently moved out of the building, told The Minnesota Star Tribune that Johnson had had a child custody dispute and recently obtained a permit to carry.

— James Powel, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of permit

Noun

According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Prospect Park police said the crash demonstrates the dangers of e-bikes, which do not require a license or a helmet to operate in Pennsylvania.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026