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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

permission

/pərˈmɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does permission mean?

noun

The act of allowing someone to do something or giving someone official permission to do something. Permission is often granted by someone in authority, such as a parent or a manager.

Example

"The teacher gave the students permission to leave the classroom at the end of the lesson."

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