PERMISSIONS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

permissions

noun

plural of permission

as in authorizations

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something she asked for permission to have a piece of candy the President granted permission for the foreign diplomats to have special quarters

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Recent Examples of permissions The Rangers have made no such permissions for Palmeiro, despite a resume that is the color of 1,000 rainbows, including pitch black. — Mac Engel july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 An agent gains the ability to reach a system, but every request still passes through that system’s existing permissions and leaves its existing audit trail. — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Rather than focusing only on whether an AI system is safe, this approach emphasizes permissions, authorization, transparency, and the ability to manage automated actions. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Should Android make Accessibility permissions harder to approve when an app comes from outside Google Play? — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.

— Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026

Definition of consents

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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026

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