Synonyms of permission
Examples of permission in a Sentence
They got permission from the city to build an apartment complex.
The teacher gave me her permission to go home early.
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Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, who is not a student at UCLA and did not have permission to be on campus, allegedly attacked the women, four of whom are students, late evening on Thursday, May 28, and in the early hours of May 29, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
One of the wealthiest corporations in the world is seeking government permission to release 32 million mosquitoes throughout Florida and California.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Proctor's phone had been under a protective order, but Read's attorneys intervened and asked for permission to use the information from his cellphone in future litigation against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.
—Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
One of the wealthiest corporations in the world is seeking government permission to release 32 million mosquitoes throughout Florida and California.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Proctor's phone had been under a protective order, but Read's attorneys intervened and asked for permission to use the information from his cellphone in future litigation against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.
—Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for permission
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permission. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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permission
noun
per·mis·sion
pər-ˈmish-ən 
1
: the act of permitting
2
: the consent of a person in authority
has permission to leave
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