permission

Speech parts

1. permission - Noun

2. permission - Verb

Meaning

The act of permitting or allowing; formal consent; authorization; leave; license or liberty granted.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Grace Hopper

Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another. Madonna (entertainer)

You can't hurt me without my permission. Mahatma Gandhi

Better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. Colombian Proverb

One who eats the remains of a meal without first obtaining permission. Xhosa Proverb

You have permission to ask 'though you can't afford to buy. Finnish Proverb

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