noun

permission

per-MISH-uhn/pərˈmɪʃn/

Approval to do or access something.

The parent gives permission by handing over the car keys.

A parent hands car keys to a young adult who has asked to borrow the car.

Etymology

perLatinthrough

+missLatinto let go, send

+ionLatinact or process

The underlying image is “letting pass” or “letting go,” extended to allowing something to happen. The action noun names that allowing: granting someone leave or authorization to act.

In context

Little Medic13:37

Consent is giving permission for something to happen. The three types are implied, verbal, and written.

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More examples

She asked permission to enter the archive.
They received permission to use the hall.
He did not have permission to copy the files.

Forms

permission

permit verb — Allow someone to do something.

Similar words

approval: A favorable decision that may grant permission.
authorization: Formal permission or authority to act.