Permission

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪʃən/

Definitions of permission

noun the act of allowing someone to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I asked my teacher for permission to go to the bathroom.

A2 She gave me permission to use her car for the weekend.

B1 You need to get permission from the landlord before painting the walls.

B2 The company requires written permission to access certain sensitive information.

C1 The artist obtained permission from the museum to display her work.

C2 The government granted permission for the construction of a new airport.

adjective permissible

Example Sentences

A1 I need permission from my parents to go to the party.

A2 She asked for permission to leave early.

B1 Employees must obtain permission from their supervisor before taking time off.

B2 The artist was granted permission to use the museum as a backdrop for the photo shoot.

C1 The government requires permission from multiple agencies before starting construction on the new highway.

C2 The CEO has the authority to grant permission for major company decisions.

Examples of permission in a Sentence

formal Before making any changes to the building, please ensure you have the necessary permission from the local council.

informal Hey, can I borrow your car tonight? I promise I'll ask for permission next time.

slang Dude, I'm gonna sneak out tonight without permission from my parents. Wish me luck!

figurative Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission when taking risks in business.

Grammatical Forms of permission

past tense

permitted

plural

permissions

comparative

more permission

superlative

most permission

present tense

permit

future tense

will permit

perfect tense

have permitted

continuous tense

is permitting

singular

permission

positive degree

allowed

infinitive

to permit

gerund

permitting

participle

permitted

Origin and Evolution of permission

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'permission' originated from the Latin word 'permissio', which is derived from the verb 'permittere' meaning to allow or give consent.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'permission' has retained its original meaning of granting consent or authorization, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts and situations where approval or authorization is required.