Definition of permission Permission

/pɚmɪˈʃʌn/ - [permishun] - per•mis•sion

We found 8 definitions of permission from 5 different sources.

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What does permission mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: permissions

permission - approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave"
  commendation, approval a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  authorisation, authorization, sanction, authority the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
  all clear permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed
  consent permission to do something; "he indicated his consent"
  dismissal the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
  green light permission to proceed with a project or to take action; "the gave the green light for construction to begin"
  leave permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"
  laissez passer, pass (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
permission - the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  license, permit
  empowerment, authorisation, authorization the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
  clearance permission to proceed; "the plane was given clearance to land"
  conge, congee an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
  allowance the act of allowing; "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"
  dispensation the act of dispensing (giving out in portions)
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  • permission (Noun)
    authorisation; consent.
  • permission (Noun)
    The act of permitting.
  • permission (Noun)
    Flags or access control lists pertaining to a file that dictate who can access it, and how.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • permission (n.)
    The act of permitting or allowing; formal consent; authorization; leave; license or liberty granted.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • permission
    Voluntary agreement or permission.

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