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Common collocations with permission in American Collocation

permission noun uncountable

US /pərˈmɪʃ(ə)n/

stated clearly

explicit
express
specific

We will not approach a current employer for a reference without the express permission of the candidate.

written or formal

formal
official
written

It is illegal to copy any of the content on this site without written permission from the editor.

already obtained

prior

Any motor vehicle left on a University car park overnight without the prior permission of the Security Officer will be removed.

special

special

Former students have special permission to use a number of the University’s facilities.

complete

full

We will only reveal personal information to anyone else with your full permission.

necessary

appropriate
necessary
relevant

Unfortunately we do not have the necessary permission to publish the presentation.

from a child’s parents

parental

If you’re under 16, you may need parental permission, so go with one of your parents.

for building or changing a building

planning

Some types of development do not need planning permission.

have permission

have

Do you have permission to take photographs?

get permission

gain
get
obtain
receive

You must obtain permission for the use of these photographs.

give permission

give (someone)
grant (someone)

Unless you give your explicit permission we will not print your address.

refuse permission

deny (someone)
refuse (someone)

Maria was refused permission to change her course.

ask for permission

apply for
ask
ask for
request
seek

I contacted the owners and asked for permission to use their pictures.

need permission

need
require

You may need permission to build an extension to your home.