/pɚmɪˈʃʌn/ - [permishun] - per•mis•sion
We found 8 definitions of permission from 5 different sources.
NounPlural: permissions |
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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) |