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PERMISSION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Permission.

How to pronounce permission:

US

Permission - as a noun

Approval to do something

Example: "He asked permission to leave"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
license9permit10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorisation16authorization25empowerment20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Permission - as a verb

To grant or obtain authorization for.

Example Sentences

"I need permission to access this file."
"You must ask for permission before using my artwork."
"His parents gave him permission to go on the trip."
"She requested permission to leave the meeting early."
"The teacher granted permission for the students to take a bathroom break."
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Word Game Points

Is PERMISSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, permission is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERMISSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PERMISSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, permission is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERMISSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PERMISSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, permission is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERMISSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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