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Meaning of permission
The primary meaning of the word "permission" is the act of giving someone the authority or consent to do something.
Etymology of permission
The word "permission" originates from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" or "by" and "missio" meaning "sending" or "act of sending", which is derived from "mittere" meaning "to send"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to refer to the act of giving someone the authority or consent to do something
Synonyms
consent
approval
sanction
authorization
licence
leave
liberty
allowance
consentment
acquiescence
agreement
concurrence
assent
ratification
confirmation
validation
endorsement
permissioning
dispensation
exemption
waiver
release
clearance
go-ahead
greenlight
okay
acceptance
tolerance
Definitions
- The authority or consent to do something, given by a person or organization with the power to do so
- * Official or formal consent to do something
Usage Examples
- She got permission from her parents to go to the party
- * The company needs permission from the government to start the new project
- * He asked for permission to use the car for the weekend
Antonyms
refusal
denial
rejection
prohibition
ban
veto
disapproval
objection
opposition
resistance
defiance
disobedience
noncompliance
disallowance
forbiddance
interdiction
proscription
taboo
restriction
limitation