as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time
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Noun
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Second, keep an eye on app permissions on your phone, a regular check is good housekeeping.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025 -
However, some filmmakers may choose to acquire life rights from the subject or their estate, to gain explicit permissions and a higher degree of legal protection over the use of their life story, name, likeness, and materials in a project.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The government's current position is that existing DACA grants and work authorizations remain in effect unless expired or individually terminated.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Conduct an assessment of employee authorizations.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Sufferances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufferances. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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