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UK [pə(r)ˈmɪʃ(ə)n] / US [pərˈmɪʃ(ə)n] noun [uncountable]
Ways of asking and giving permission:
Can I...? → the most usual and general way of asking permission May I...? → a more formal and polite way of asking permission Would it be all right if/Is it all right if/Do you mind if... → used when asking permission, for showing you do not want to interrupt or annoy someone You can → the most usual and general way of giving permission By all means/Of course/Certainly → a more formal and polite way of giving permission I don't see why not → used when you cannot see any reason to prevent someone from doing something Go ahead/Feel free → used informally for making someone feel comfortable about doing something Help yourself → used informally for giving someone permission to have or use something, especially food or drink If you (really) must → used for giving someone permission to do something, even though you do not really want them to do it
Examples:
Can I take your car to work tomorrow? May I use the phone? Would it be all right if I turned the radio off? ♦ Do you mind if I open a window? You can take the big bag as well if you like. "Could I stay the night at Ann's?" "I don't see why not, so long as you're home before lunch tomorrow." "Do you mind if I bring my bike inside?" "Of course you can/By all means, there's plenty of space." "Is it all right if I take a bath?" "Sure, go ahead/feel free. I'll get you a towel." "Is there any more bread?" "Help yourself. You know where it is." "Is it all right if I invite Bob to the party?" "If you must, but you know I don't like him."
the right to do something that is given to you by someone in authority

You are not allowed to camp here without permission.

permission to do something:

Polowski is currently seeking permission to enter the US.

give/grant someone permission:

Who gave you permission to come in here?

get/obtain someone's permission:

She finally got permission to visit her husband in jail.

ask someone's permission:

Children should ask their parents' permission before making phone calls.

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Collocations:
Verbs frequently used with permission as the object ▪  ask, deny, gain, get, give, grant, obtain, receive, refuse, request, secure, seek

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  • permission — et congé, Permissus, huius permissus, Permissio, Concessus, huius concessus. Permission de dire ou de faire ce qu on veut, sans en estre reprins ne puni, Licentia. Permission et puissance de pouvoir user des chevaux destinez aux postes publiques …   Thresor de la langue françoyse

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