permission

Example Sentences

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It was tracked to this location on 26 March, the day after the government announced that UK forces had been given permission to board sanctioned ships transiting UK waters.

From BBC

The owner of a former illegal landfill site in east London which repeatedly catches fire has refused permission for the local council to implement its own temporary solution.

From BBC

Many councils are allowed to increase bills by up to 5%, but seven have been given government permission to implement bigger hikes to help address a "challenging financial position".

From BBC

The reputable ones won’t stop reporting quarterly or providing the data investors crave just because the government gives them permission to go dark.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hildyard has refused Lynch's estate permission to appeal Tuesday's ruling or earlier judgments in the case.

From BBC