Permission

Right granted to do something.

authorization consent approval

Permission is the right granted to do something, often by a person in authority. It implies consent or authorization for an action or activity.

/pəˈmɪʃən/

Derived from Old French 'permettre' meaning 'to allow', ultimately from Latin 'permittere' (to persuade, allow).

Permission is like asking your parents if you can play outside - it's when someone gives you the okay to do something.

What is permission? It's a right or ability granted to someone to do something
Who grants permission? Usually, it's given by someone in authority or ownership
What happens without permission? Doing something without permission can have consequences

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prohibition denial restriction

right authorization consent

license access clearance

authorization consent

agreement contract

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