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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 quality of the report was acceptable, but it could be improved. 
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acceptably
acceptably
[Adverb]

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

Ex: The hotel room was acceptably clean, though not spotless. 
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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: She allowed her children to play in the park. 
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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: She won that game all right—no one even came close. 
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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: The doctor explained the procedure in detail before asking for the patient's consent. 
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to consent

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

Ex: Patients need to consent to a surgery or medical procedure before it can be performed. 
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dispensation

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

Ex: He received a special dispensation from the school to miss the exam due to personal reasons. 
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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 ask any questions during the meeting. 
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in order
in order
[Adjective]

following the rules of formal debate or meeting conduct

Ex: The objection was overruled because it was not in order. 
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lawful
lawful
[Adjective]

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

Ex: The police officer's actions were deemed lawful by the court. 
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lawfully
lawfully
[Adverb]

in a way that is permitted by legal rules or authority

Ex: The documents prove that he entered the country lawfully. 
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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: She is on maternity leave until next month. 
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legal
legal
[Adjective]

authorized according to the law and official regulations

Ex: The court ruled that the search conducted by law enforcement was legal. 
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legally
legally
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She entered the country legally after obtaining the correct visa. 
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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 company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections. 
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legitimately
legitimately
[Adverb]

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

Ex: They proved that the business was legitimately registered with the authorities. 
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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: The company licitly obtained all the necessary permits before starting construction. 
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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, I'll finish my homework before watching TV. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to be allowed or go without objection

Ex: Her remarks passed without comment. 
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permissible
permissible
[Adjective]

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Ex: Smoking is not permissible inside the building. 
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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: Before accessing the restricted area, employees must obtain permission from their supervisor. 
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to permit
to permit
[Verb]

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks. 
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permit
permit
[noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: You need a permit to build a new structure on your property, which you can obtain from the local planning office. 
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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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