permission

Example Sentences

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It cited laws that prohibited public officers from communicating with the media on "issues related to work or official policy" without permission from authorising seniors.

From BBC

The archaeological work at Twentyshilling was a required condition of planning permission for the wind farm which is now fully operational.

From BBC

Analysts expect it will continue to export from Venezuela, even with the blockade, since it was given special permission by the U.S. government.

From Barron's

“I think it’s very important to fulfill my teaching obligations. And so, with your permission, I’m going to, we’re going to, go forward and talk about the material in the class.”

From Salon

No council has ever won a referendum to raise council tax beyond 5% – although councils in precarious financial positions have been granted special permission to do so by the government, increasingly so in recent years.

From BBC