permission

[per-mish-uhn]

noun

1. authorization granted to do something; formal consent.

   to ask permission to leave the room.

   Synonyms: sanction, leave
   Antonyms: refusal, restraint

2. the act of permitting.

permission

/ pəˈmɪʃən /

noun

1. authorization to do something

Other Word Forms

• permissioned adjective
• permissory adjective
• nonpermission noun
• self-permission noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of permission¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin permissiōn-, stem of permissiō “a yielding, giving leave,” from permiss(us) “given leave” (past participle of permittere “to let go through, give leave”; permit ¹ ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

Technology used to mine and process rare earths, or to make magnets from rare earths, can only be exported with permission from the government, the Ministry of Commerce said.

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Asylum seekers generally cannot work in the UK, but can apply for permission to if a decision on their asylum claim takes more than 12 months.

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That didn’t sit well with SAG-AFTRA, which alleged Norwood was trained on the work of “countless professional performers” without compensation or permission.

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To film there, we first had to seek permission from the community's chief, and we were guided throughout by a local crew of fixers who knew how to navigate its maze of waterways.

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Under plans unveiled as its annual conference begins, the party has pledged to ban people who enter the UK without permission from ever claiming asylum.

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Related Words

• acceptance 
• acknowledgment 
• admission 
• agreement 
• approval 
• concession 
• dispensation 
• endorsement 
• license 
• permit 
• privilege 
• recognition 
• warrant