Definition & Meaning of "permission"in English

Permission

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

approval

consent

go-ahead

green light

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Before accessing the restricted area, employees must obtain permission from their supervisor.

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

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