permission

American  

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /

noun

1. authorization granted to do something; formal consent.

   to ask permission to leave the room.

   Synonyms:

   sanction, leave

   Antonyms:

   refusal, restraint

2. the act of permitting.

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permission British  

/ pəˈmɪʃən /

noun

1. authorization to do something

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Other Word Forms

• nonpermission noun
• permissioned adjective
• permissory adjective
• self-permission noun

Etymology

Origin of permission

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin permissiōn-, stem of permissiō “a yielding, giving leave,” from permiss(us) “given leave” (past participle of permittere “to let go through, give leave”; permit ¹ ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

The archaeological work at Twentyshilling was a required condition of planning permission for the wind farm which is now fully operational.

From BBC

Analysts expect it will continue to export from Venezuela, even with the blockade, since it was given special permission by the U.S. government.

From Barron's

“I think it’s very important to fulfill my teaching obligations. And so, with your permission, I’m going to, we’re going to, go forward and talk about the material in the class.”

From Salon

No council has ever won a referendum to raise council tax beyond 5% – although councils in precarious financial positions have been granted special permission to do so by the government, increasingly so in recent years.

From BBC

The terms of a lease include whether a homeowner needs permission to make alterations and who has responsibility for repairs, maintenance and even dealing with problem neighbours.

From BBC

Related Words

• acceptance
• acknowledgment
• admission
• agreement
• approval
• concession
• dispensation
• endorsement
• license
• permit
• privilege
• recognition
• warrant