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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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In the middle of last month, China applied for permission to launch around 200,000 satellites into orbit.

From Barron's

Too often, patients are looking for conveniences like extra time on tests or permission to keep a pet.

From The Wall Street Journal

The British government has not given permission for the US to use UK military bases to support potential US strikes on Iran, the BBC understands.

From BBC

The moment Imran and her family learned they had permission to return, they raced to pack.

From Los Angeles Times

About 27% of the immigrant population lacks full legal status, but many of these individuals have permission to be in the country as asylum seekers or holders of temporary protected status.

From MarketWatch