permission

[ per-mish-uhn ]

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.

permission

/ pəˈmɪʃən /

noun

1. authorization to do something

Other Words From

• per·missioned adjective
• per·mis·so·ry [per-, mis, -, uh, -ree], adjective
• nonper·mission noun
• self-per·mission noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of permission¹

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 lenses and optical technology sold by Beck Optronics are specifically listed as goods that either cannot be legally exported to Russia, or that need permission from UK authorities before any sale can take place.

From BBC

Reports of the strikes come after Ukraine was given permission from Washington to fire US-supplied missiles at Russian territory.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Ukraine fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, a day after the US gave permission for their use.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Ukraine fired US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time - a day after Washington gave it permission to do so.

From BBC

Ukraine has fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, the Russian government said, a day after the US gave its permission for such attacks.

From BBC

Related Words

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