permission
English Thesaurus
1. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (noun.act)
hyponym | : | clearance, |
definition | : | permission to proceed (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | conge, congee, |
definition | : | formal permission to depart (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | allowance, |
definition | : | the act of allowing (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | dispensation, |
definition | : | an exemption from some rule or obligation (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | toleration, |
definition | : | official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) (noun.act) |
2. approval to do something (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | approval, commendation, |
definition | : | a message expressing a favorable opinion (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | all clear, |
definition | : | permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | consent, |
definition | : | permission to do something (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | dismissal, |
definition | : | permission to go; the sending away of someone (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | green light, |
definition | : | permission to proceed with a project or to take action (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | leave, |
definition | : | permission to do something (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | laissez passer, pass, |
definition | : | a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | pass, passport, |
definition | : | any authorization to pass or go somewhere (noun.communication) |
3. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (noun.act)
derivation | : | allow, permit, tolerate, |
definition | : | allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | allow, permit, tolerate, |
definition | : | allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb.communication) |
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