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
Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data.
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Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
DHIs align with secure-by-default practices by coming pre-made with the smallest possible image sizes and the least permissions structure, which makes it so that the only people who can make changes to an image are those with the official authority to do so.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Head to Settings > Users, and then use the buttons and checkboxes to tweak various permissions.
—Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Once the access is given, OpenClaw is designed to act precisely as the user would, with the same broad permissions and capabilities.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Pricing and availability are unknown with various regulatory permissions pending.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Challenges can crop up every step of the way– from finding a site, securing proper permissions and permitting, accessing power, constructing the physical structure, delivering the hardware to finally bringing it online.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Second, keep an eye on app permissions on your phone, a regular check is good housekeeping.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
DHIs align with secure-by-default practices by coming pre-made with the smallest possible image sizes and the least permissions structure, which makes it so that the only people who can make changes to an image are those with the official authority to do so.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Head to Settings > Users, and then use the buttons and checkboxes to tweak various permissions.
—Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Once the access is given, OpenClaw is designed to act precisely as the user would, with the same broad permissions and capabilities.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Pricing and availability are unknown with various regulatory permissions pending.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Challenges can crop up every step of the way– from finding a site, securing proper permissions and permitting, accessing power, constructing the physical structure, delivering the hardware to finally bringing it online.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Second, keep an eye on app permissions on your phone, a regular check is good housekeeping.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissions
Noun
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The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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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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In addition to wearing disguises, prosecutors say Davis used fake driver’s licenses with photos of the players that could be found online.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to legislation, the CRTC must hold public hearings for the issuance of licenses and has the discretion to hold hearings on any matter of relevance within its mandate.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Permissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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