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permission

US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

approval to do something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

You need written permission to use the meeting room after hours.

Word Family

NounNoun
permission gốc permit
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
permissive permissible
AdverbAdv
permissibly permissively

Synonyms

  • authorizationa document giving an official instruction or command
  • consentpermission to do something
  • approvalthe formal act of approving

Collocations

  • Easy ask for permission to leave early
    to make a request or inquiry regarding for permission to leave early
  • Medium obtain written permission from management
    to obtain written permission from management, meaning to come into possession of
  • Hard planning permission granted by authorities
    to planning permission granted by authorities, meaning to have the will and intention to carry out some action
  • Very Hard act without prior permission or authority
    to act without prior permission or authority, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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