permission

Example Sentences

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It is unclear why their release was halted, but Australian media has reported it may have been due to a failure to coordinate the correct permissions between the factions governing the region.

From BBC

The doctor, Arreaza, said he had been denied permission to go inside to check on the prisoners, and it was not clear whether any of them were also on hunger strike.

From Barron's

It backs a system introduced in New Zealand in 2012 where Glock handguns and semi-automatic rifles are stored in locked cabinets in vehicles, and officers can seek permission to access them in emergencies.

From BBC

It has also received permission from the government to increase council tax by 7.5%.

From BBC

But his son was still penalized because, the parent said, he was not allowed to grant permission for his son retroactively.

From Los Angeles Times