permission

Definition

  • noun: the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted
  • noun: the act of 'permitting'

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Help me outta this thing. -What? -It's okay. Everything's under control. Woody, what are you doing? Houston. All systems are go. Requesting permission to launch... Hey? How'd you get out here? Oh, well. You and I can have a cookout later. Houston, do we have permission to launch? Roger. Permission granted. You are confirmed at "T" minus ten seconds. And counting. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, (..)
    1995 Toy Story