permission

1. Approval to do something (synset 106702042)
   "he asked permission to leave"
   is a type of: approval, commendation - a message expressing a favorable opinion
   subtypes:

   • authorisation, authority, authorization, sanction - official permission or approval
   • all clear - permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed
   • consent - permission to do something
   • dismissal - permission to go; the sending away of someone
   • green light - permission to proceed with a project or to take action
   • leave - permission to do something
   • laissez passer, pass - a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
   • pass, passport - any authorization to pass or go somewhere
2. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (synset 101141515)
   is a type of: authorisation, authorization, empowerment - the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
   subtypes:

   • clearance - permission to proceed
   • conge, congee - formal permission to depart
   • allowance - the act of allowing
   • dispensation - an exemption from some rule or obligation
   • toleration - official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
   same as: license, permit

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