permission
noun
per·mis·sion
pər-ˈmi-shən 
1
: the act of permitting
2
: formal consent : authorization
Examples of permission in a Sentence
They got permission from the city to build an apartment complex.
The teacher gave me her permission to go home early.
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Leaders who foster self-trust give employees permission to take initiative.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Although the Castro regime had given permission for the project to proceed, the government pulled the plug and expelled Ghidini from the country, leaving him able to cobble together only an 11-minute short.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The club are still exploring options and conducting feasibility studies with architects and engineers and no plans have yet been sent to the local council for planning permission.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Harris said his tribe still wants gaming permission in its home state, too.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Although the Castro regime had given permission for the project to proceed, the government pulled the plug and expelled Ghidini from the country, leaving him able to cobble together only an 11-minute short.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The club are still exploring options and conducting feasibility studies with architects and engineers and no plans have yet been sent to the local council for planning permission.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Harris said his tribe still wants gaming permission in its home state, too.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permission
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“Permission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permission. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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permission
noun
per·mis·sion
pər-ˈmish-ən
1
: the act of permitting
2
: the consent of a person in authority
has permission to leave
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