They got/received 'permission' from the city to build an apartment complex.
The teacher gave me her 'permission' to go home early.
He asked (for) my 'permission' to paint his room.
(..) I'd really love to stay, but-- Don't do that! That's my tail! That's my personal tail. You're gonna tear it off. I don't give permission-- What are you gonna do with that? . . . - - (..)2001 Shrek