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."

Synonyms of permission

Words with a similar meaning to permission:

• allow
• consent
• authorization
• sanction

Antonyms of permission

Words with the opposite meaning to permission:

• prohibition
• forbiddance

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