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C1 Level Wordlist - Permission or Obligation

Here you will learn some English words about permission or obligation, such as "comply", "observe", "liberal", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to adhere to

to keep following a certain regulation, belief, or agreement

Ex: The employees must adhere to the dress code. 
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to comply
to comply
[Verb]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: Employees are expected to comply with the company's code of conduct. 
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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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to defy
to defy
[Verb]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

Ex: The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents. 
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to observe

to comply with laws or regulations

Ex: The company ensures that all employees observe workplace safety regulations. 
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compelling
compelling
[Adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views. 
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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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liberal
liberal
[Adjective]

willing to accept, respect, and understand different behaviors, beliefs, opinions, etc.

Ex: She has a liberal attitude towards social issues, advocating for equality and justice. 
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obligatory
obligatory
[Adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: The completion of safety training is obligatory for all new employees before they start work. 
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to [be|feel] obliged {to do sth}

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

Ex: After receiving such generous help from her neighbor, she felt obliged to return the favor by watching their pets while they were away. 
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out of the question

not allowed or possible

Ex: A pay cut is out of the question after all the extra hours we worked. 
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restricted
restricted
[Adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

Ex: The sale of alcohol is restricted to individuals over the legal drinking age. 
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rigorous
rigorous
[Adjective]

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

Ex: The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow. 
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stern
stern
[Adjective]

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority

Ex: The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules. 
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leniently
leniently
[Adverb]

in a manner that is less strict when punishing someone or when enforcing a law

Ex: The judge decided to sentence the first-time offender leniently, considering their remorse. 
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allowance
allowance
[noun]

an amount of something that is permitted

Ex: Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting. 
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application

the act of putting something to work

Ex: The application of scientific principles led to significant advancements in technology. 
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clearance
clearance
[noun]

official permission to proceed or to happen

Ex: The pilot received clearance from air traffic control to take off. 
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enforcement

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

Ex: The police department is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws in the city. 
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leave
leave
[noun]

permission or authorization to do something

Ex: The soldier acted without leave from his commanding officer. 
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green light

approval to begin a project

Ex: The board finally gave us the green light to launch the project. 
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must
must
[noun]

something that is necessary to have or do

Ex: Comfortable shoes are a must for anyone planning to hike the trail. 
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obedience
obedience
[noun]

the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority

Ex: The soldier's strict obedience to orders earned him a commendation. 
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rejection
rejection
[noun]

the action of refusing to approve, accept, consider, or support something

Ex: The author's manuscript faced multiple rejections before finally being published. 
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say-so
say-so
[noun]

the power one has to influence decisions and actions

Ex: She had the final say-so in approving the budget for the project. 
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dos and don'ts

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

Ex: Before your first day, read the company's dos and don'ts. 
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in accordance with
in accordance with
[preposition]

used to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

Ex: All employees are required to act in accordance with the company's code of ethics. 
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by the book
by the book
[phrase]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The inspector made sure everything was done by the book. 
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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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to [play] by {one's} own rules

to do things as one sees fit, not according to laws or rules

Ex: Despite the company guidelines, she preferred to play by her own rules when managing her team. 
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to conform

to be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.

Ex: Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code. 
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non-compliant
non-compliant
[Adjective]

refusing to follow a law or rule

Ex: The company was fined for being non-compliant with environmental regulations. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to officially order to send a person to prison, psychiatric hospital, etc.

Ex: The judge decided to commit the convicted criminal to a maximum-security prison for a lengthy sentence. 
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conservative
conservative
[Adjective]

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

Ex: She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized. 
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