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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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BBC News NI approached the contractor to ask how much the options differed in price, but the firm said it was unable to discuss it without permission from the client.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Travelodge hotel chain says it has made changes to its door key policy to ensure additional or replacement keys were only issued with permission from the person staying in the room.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is seeking permission to deploy nearly 52,000 satellites capable of handling AI computing into orbit.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

If you give an adviser power of attorney to make trades and don’t like it, you should always be able to rescind that permission.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Back at home, I drop the mail on the kitchen table and ask Aunt Melissa for permission to use her computer and printer.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller