Synonyms of permission

10 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for permission is license. Other synonyms of permission are consent, allowance, warrant, mandate and authorization. The opposite of permission is prohibition.

Synonyms and similar words for permission

authorityOfficial permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
authorizationThe state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
clearanceA permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel.
consentVoluntary agreement or permission.
mandateAn official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
warrantAuthorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
leave dated, formalPermission.

noun Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority).
noun The act of permitting.
noun Flags or access control lists pertaining to a file that dictate who can access it, and how.

What is another word for permission?: Permission has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as license, consent, allowance, warrant, mandate, authorization, authority and clearance.
What is the opposite of permission?: The opposite of permission is prohibition.
What does permission mean?: Permission means authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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