permission (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪʃən/
Definition
The act of allowing someone to do something or allowing something to happen.
Examples
You need written permission to make changes to the building.
The police gave us permission to search the area.
She gave her permission for the photos to be published.
How to Use permission
- permission to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Authorization to perform a specific action. — "She received permission to build an extension on her house."
- permission for something (prepositional phrase)
- Authorization for a particular thing or event. — "We need permission for the event to take place in the park."
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