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permission
noun [U] /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/
/pɚ-/ Definition
B1 If someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it: [+ to infinitive] You will need permission from your parents to go on the trip. Official permission has been granted for more building near the river. The authorities have refused permission for the demonstration to take place. Planning permission was refused for the hypermarket after a three-week inquiry.Allowing and permitting
(Definition of permission noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admit of sth phrasal verb
- allow of sth phrasal verb
- allow verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- allowable adjective
- authorization noun
- authorize verb
- concession noun (SOMETHING ALLOWED)
- given the chance/choice idiom
- go ahead phrasal verb
- imprimatur noun
- leave noun (PERMISSION)
- leave verb (GIVE RESPONSIBILITY)
- let sb/sth in phrasal verb
- let sb/sth out phrasal verb
- mandate verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- OK noun
- sanction noun (APPROVAL)
- submit verb (ALLOW)
- unlicensed adjective
- valid adjective
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