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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“Any student regardless of age can petition for admission as a special admit with parental permission and demonstrated academic readiness,” said Paul Bratulin, director of Marketing and Public Relations at San Bernardino Valley College.
From Los Angeles Times
While the UK has given permission for the US to use British bases to conduct defensive strikes on the facilities, it has not taken part in the action itself.
From BBC
U.S. officials have drawn up rules which would require Washington’s permission for practically all sales of AI chips to other countries, according to reports.
From Barron's
At the time, it also said it was not involved in the creation or distribution of the content and had not granted permission to use its intellectual property.
From BBC
The UK has given permission for the US to use British bases to conduct defensive strikes on the facilities, but has not taken part in the action itself.
From BBC
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