/pəˈmɪʃən/
Translation
The right to do something, given to you by a person in charge.
Word origin
From Latin permittere, meaning to let through or allow.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- permittere
- English cognates
- permit
Grammar
Examples
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"Permission" is being told that you may do it.
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"Gave permission" means she said yes.
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"Without permission" means nobody said they could.
Used in
Grammar articles
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English grammar test: 30 questions with answers (A2-B2)
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