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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Woods has been given permission by a judge to seek treatment overseas, and said he will be stepping away from professional golf to focus on his recovery and health.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is seeking permission to deploy nearly 52,000 satellites capable of handling AI computing into orbit.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Your money will stay in a bank or a brokerage, and part of what’s in your agreement may be the permission for the adviser to make trades on your behalf, as a power of attorney.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Plans for such a facility were withdrawn in 2024 after London Mayor Sadiq Khan refused to grant it planning permission.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
She suggested Elisha make the effort to ask Leah’s permission.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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