permission
noun
authorization granted to do something; formal consent.
permissions
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pluralof permission.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Each Cisco agent pulls relevant context about an employee in real time through secure enterprise connectors based on existing user permissions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
It provides a point of contact for production companies looking for perfect filming locations - guiding them in the right direction and assisting them with permissions.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
They also priced out those potential updates and secured the necessary planning permissions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
And being vigilant when granting AI agents unrestricted permissions — to use external apps on one’s behalf, or to be able to edit and write with autonomy — might help keep one safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I'm sure you would, but the message involves permissions that I, not you, have the authority to give."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
