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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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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
acceptable
acceptable
[Adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: The temperature of the food was acceptable for serving .
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acceptably
acceptably
[Adverb]

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

Ex: The repairs were done acceptably, but not perfectly .
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admissibility

the validity or acceptability of something, especially as legal evidence

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admissible
admissible
[Adjective]

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

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to allow
to allow
[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The rules do not allow smoking in this area .
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allowable
allowable
[Adjective]

officially authorized or permitted by the law

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all right
all right
[Adverb]

in a way that there is no doubt whatsoever

Ex: He's angry all right, just look at his face.
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can
can
[Verb]

to authorize or give permission for something

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consent
consent
[noun]

permission or approval given for something to happen or be done

Ex: She gave her consent for the use of her image in the promotional materials .
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to consent

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

Ex: The board unanimously consented to the proposed changes in the policy .
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dispensation

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

Ex: During the emergency , the governor issued a dispensation to bypass certain legal requirements .
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to [feel] free {to do sth}

to encourage someone to carry out a particular action without any reservations

Ex: Feel free to explore the new features of the software at your own pace.
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in order
in order
[Adjective]

following the rules of formal debate or meeting conduct

Ex: The appeal was dismissed because the filing was not in order.
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lawful
lawful
[Adjective]

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

Ex: The landlord 's eviction of the tenant was determined to be lawful under the terms of the lease agreement .
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lawfully
lawfully
[Adverb]

in a way that is permitted by legal rules or authority

Ex: He could only be detained if he was lawfully arrested .
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lawfulness

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

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leave
leave
[noun]

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

Ex: The officer returned from leave and resumed duty .
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legal
legal
[Adjective]

authorized according to the law and official regulations

Ex: The judge dismissed the case , confirming that the defendant 's actions were legal within the state 's official rules .
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legally
legally
[Adverb]

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

Ex: They legally own the rights to the song and can reproduce it .
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legitimacy

the quality of being acceptable by the law

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legitimate
legitimate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The agreement was negotiated and signed under legitimate terms and conditions .
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legitimately
legitimately
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The company operates legitimately within the framework of international trade laws .
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licit
licit
[Adjective]

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

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licitly
licitly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is acceptable by the law

Ex: Licitly operating a business requires following all government regulations .
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no holds barred

in a way that is not controlled by any rules or limitations

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OK
OK
[interjection]

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ex: Ok, you can go out with your friends tonight.
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to be allowed or go without objection

Ex: Her unusual suggestion passed without comment .
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permissible
permissible
[Adjective]

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Ex: Cell phone use is not permissible during the exam .
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permission

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

Ex: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .
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to permit
to permit
[Verb]

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The manager permits employees to take an extra break if needed .
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permit
permit
[noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: A fishing permit allows individuals to legally catch fish in designated areas during specific times of the year.
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seal of approval

a statement or act that shows something is officially accepted

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