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permission

[ per-mish-uhn ]

noun

  1. authorization granted to do something; formal consent:

    to ask permission to leave the room.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. the act of permitting.


permission

/ əˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. authorization to do something
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ·sDzԱ adjective
  • ··· [per-, mis, -, uh, -ree], adjective
  • ԴDzp·sDz noun
  • -·sDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of permission1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin ō-, stem of ō “a yielding, giving leave,” from permiss(us) “given leave” (past participle of permittere “to let go through, give leave”; permit 1 ) + -ion
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However, a new formal process - which will involve a match observation by an FA official - will give the body the ability to remove or refuse a player's permission to play in the women's game.

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He was also granted permission by Constantine to build the Lateran Basilica, now the oldest public church in Rome.

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The venue is being marketed with potential in leisure, healthcare or nursery use, which are permitted under the existing planning permission.

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The couple had permission to foster the little girl but not to adopt her or take her out of Nigeria.

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Hunter's father is currently on probation but has been granted permission to attend the draft, external with his son.

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