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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: It is crucial to adhere to safety regulations in the laboratory .
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to comply
to comply
[Verb]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .
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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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to defy
to defy
[Verb]

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

Ex: The activists are defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .
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to observe

to comply with laws or regulations

Ex: The restaurant must observe food safety regulations to maintain hygiene standards and prevent foodborne illnesses .
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compelling
compelling
[Adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .
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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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liberal
liberal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's liberal policies on healthcare and education aim to provide broader access to services for all citizens .
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obligatory
obligatory
[Adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: Filling out the necessary paperwork is obligatory before starting a new job .
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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 excellent service at the restaurant, she felt obliged to leave a generous tip to show her appreciation.
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out of the question

not allowed or possible

Ex: Leaving the children alone overnight is out of the question.
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restricted
restricted
[Adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

Ex: The website's content is restricted to registered users only.
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rigorous
rigorous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His training was rigorous, pushing him to exceed his limits .
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stern
stern
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She maintained a stern expression while addressing the team about their responsibilities .
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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 sentenced the first-time offender leniently, taking into account their remorse and cooperation .
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allowance
allowance
[noun]

an amount of something that is permitted

Ex: The company offers an annual travel allowance to employees for business trips.
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application

the act of putting something to work

Ex: The principles learned in class have practical application in real-world scenarios.
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clearance
clearance
[noun]

official permission to proceed or to happen

Ex: She waited anxiously for medical clearance from her doctor before resuming physical activity .
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enforcement

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

Ex: Effective enforcement of copyright laws is crucial to protect intellectual property rights .
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leave
leave
[noun]

permission or authorization to do something

Ex: He entered the premises without official leave.
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green light

approval to begin a project

Ex: The city gave the green light for construction to begin next month .
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must
must
[noun]

something that is necessary to have or do

Ex: A reliable internet connection is a must for remote work .
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obedience
obedience
[noun]

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

Ex: The monks took vows of poverty , chastity , and obedience to their abbot .
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rejection
rejection
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's work was met with rejection from the gallery , but she remained determined to find another venue .
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say-so
say-so
[noun]

the power one has to influence decisions and actions

Ex: The coach 's say-so influenced the team 's training schedule and game strategy .
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dos and don'ts

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

Ex: This list of dos and don'ts will help you avoid common mistakes.
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in accordance with
in accordance with
[preposition]

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

Ex: Students are expected to complete their assignments in accordance with the guidelines .
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by the book
by the book
[phrase]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: If we go by the book, the process will take longer but be safer.
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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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to [play] by {one's} own rules

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

Ex: She found success in the fashion industry by playing by her own rules and setting unique trends.
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to conform

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

Ex: In formal settings, it is customary to conform to established etiquette.
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non-compliant
non-compliant
[Adjective]

refusing to follow a law or rule

Ex: The landlord issued a notice to the tenant for being non-compliant with the lease agreement .
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

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

Ex: The court ruled to commit the defendant to a rehabilitation center for substance abuse treatment instead of imprisonment .
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conservative
conservative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company adopted a conservative approach to risk management .
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