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permission

noun

The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pəˈmɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

noun

  1. Approval to do something

    “He asked permission to leave”

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Example Sentences

He asked permission to leave

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