Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Giving Permission

Here you will learn some English words related to giving permission such as "permit", "admissible", and "consent".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
acceptable [adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: Their response to the complaint was acceptable , though not ideal .
acceptably [adverb]

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

Ex: The Wi-Fi speed was acceptably fast for basic browsing .

the validity or acceptability of something, especially as legal evidence

admissible [adjective]

allowable, acceptable, or valid, especially in a court of law

to allow [verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class .
allowable [adjective]

officially authorized or permitted by the law

all right [adverb]

in a way that there is no doubt whatsoever

Ex:
can [verb]

to authorize or give permission for something

consent [noun]

permission or approval given for something to happen or be done

Ex: The agreement was finalized once both parties gave their consent to the terms .

to give someone permission to do something or to agree to do it

Ex: She consented to the use of her artwork in the exhibition .

the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited

Ex: The university issued a dispensation allowing the student to submit late assignments .
in order [adjective]

following the rules of formal debate or meeting conduct

Ex: The chairman declared the vote in order under parliamentary rules .
lawful [adjective]

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

Ex: The contract was drafted in a lawful manner , adhering to all legal requirements .
lawfully [adverb]

in a way that is permitted by legal rules or authority

Ex: The protestors gathered lawfully , with a permit from the city .

the state or quality of being permitted by or in accordance with the law

leave [noun]

a period of authorized absence from work, duty, or service

Ex: He used his remaining leave days before retirement .
legal [adjective]

authorized according to the law and official regulations

Ex: The attorney advised the client to proceed with the transaction , assuring them that it was legal .
legally [adverb]

in a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules

Ex: He legally changed his name after the adoption was finalized .
legitimate [adjective]

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

Ex: Only legitimate voters are allowed to participate in the election process .

in a manner that follows laws, regulations, or official rules

Ex: He legitimately owns the rights to the patent .
licit [adjective]

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

licitly [adverb]

in a manner that is acceptable by the law

Ex: The artwork was licitly acquired from a reputable gallery .
OK [interjection]

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ex:
to pass [verb]

to be allowed or go without objection

Ex: Certain minor infractions are allowed to pass .
permissible [adjective]

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Ex: It is permissible to park in this designated area for short-term loading .

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

Ex: Students need permission from the teacher to leave the classroom during lessons .

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The school rules do not permit students to leave campus during lunchtime .
permit [noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: The city issued a parking permit to residents who live in areas with limited street parking .

a statement or act that shows something is officially accepted

Ex: The bill has the President 's seal of approval .