permission
Americannoun
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authorization granted to do something; formal consent.
to ask permission to leave the room.
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the act of permitting.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonpermission noun
- permissioned adjective
- permissory adjective
- self-permission noun
Etymology
Origin of permission
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
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The latest item on his list is permission to manufacture American weapons under licence, including Patriot air defence missiles.
From BBC
In an email message, Jon Swain asks if Andrew had secured permission for Epstein to use military bases.
From BBC
But after negotiations with representatives of Pharrell Williams, singer of Happy - a song that appears in Despicable Me 2 and one of Sabate's selections - an agreement was reached and he was granted permission.
From BBC
Until now, the festival had taken place under permitted development rights, which allow certain temporary events without formal planning permission.
From BBC
County is asking a judge’s permission to help.
From Los Angeles Times
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