word
Permission
Pur-MIH-shuhn
/pɜːrˈmɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
permission
Dictionary meaning
The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
Examples
- We asked permission to leave.
Synonyms: license
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