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permission
/pərˈmɪʃən/
official or formal consent
The teacher asked for permission before using the students' photos.
The teacher requested consent to use the students' photos.
formal
The act of allowing someone to do something or giving consent.
You need permission from your parents to attend the event.
You must get your parents' consent to go to the event.
Often used in formal or legal contexts.
Law
formal
An official document or authorization granting consent.
The contractor submitted a building permit as proof of permission.
The contractor provided a permit to show legal authorization.
In legal contexts, permission is often documented.
Collocations
ask for permissionto request consentgive permissionto grant consentwith permissionwith official consent
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'permission' in formal or official contexts. For casual situations, 'okay' or 'alright' may be more natural.
Gold Rule
Requesting Permission
Always ask politely when seeking permission, especially in professional or formal settings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'permissioun,' from Old French 'permission,' from Latin 'permissio,' meaning 'allowing, letting go,' from 'permittere' (to allow).
Usage Notes
Permission is often used in formal or legal contexts but can also apply to everyday situations.
Word Breakdown
per-
thoroughly
prefix-miss-
send
root-ion
action or state
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