Lingo

Giving Permission

30 Words

15m

acceptable
1.
acceptable
Adjective

capable of being approved

The quality of the report was acceptable, but it could be improved.

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acceptably
2.
ac
cep
tab
ly
Adverb

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

The hotel room was acceptably clean, though not spotless.

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3.
ad
mi
ssi
bi
li
ty
Noun

the validity or acceptability of something, especially as legal evidence

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admissible
4.
ad
mi
ssi
ble
Adjective

allowable, acceptable, or valid, especially in a court of law

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allow
5.
a
llow
Verb

to let someone or something do a particular thing

She allowed her children to play in the park.

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allowable
6.
a
llowa
ble
Adjective

deductible according to the tax laws

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all right
7.
all right
Interjection

used to show our agreement or satisfaction with something

All right, I will help you with your homework.

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could
8.
could
Verb

used as the past tense of ‘can’

When I was younger, I could run faster.

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consent
9.
con
sent
Noun

permission or approval given for something to happen or be done

The doctor explained the procedure in detail before asking for the patient's consent.

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dispensation
10.
dis
pen
sa
tion
Noun

the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited

He received a special dispensation from the school to miss the exam due to personal reasons.

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11.
[feel] free {to do sth}
Phrase

to encourage someone to carry out a particular action without any reservations

Feel free to ask any questions during the meeting.

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in order
12.
in order
Adjective

arranged correctly or in the proper condition

She made sure all the files were in order before the meeting.

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lawful
13.
law
ful
Adjective

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

The police officer's actions were deemed lawful by the court.

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14.
law
fu
lly
Adverb

in a way that is permitted by legal rules or authority

The documents prove that he entered the country lawfully.

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15.
law
ful
ness
Noun

the state or quality of being permitted by or in accordance with the law

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leave
16.
leave
Verb

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

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legal
17.
le
gal
Adjective

related to the law or the legal system

She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.

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legally
18.
le
ga
lly
Adverb

in a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules

She entered the country legally after obtaining the correct visa.

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legitimacy
19.
le
gi
ti
ma
cy
Noun

the quality of being acceptable by the law

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legitimate
20.
le
gi
ti
mate
Adjective

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.

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21.
le
gi
ti
mate
ly
Adverb

in a way that is justifiable, reasonable, or supported by good reasons

Nobody can legitimately question her qualifications for the position.

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licit
22.
li
cit
Adjective

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

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23.
li
cit
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is acceptable by the law

The company licitly obtained all the necessary permits before starting construction.

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24.
no holds barred
Phrase

in a way that is not controlled by any rules or limitations

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OK
25.
OK
Interjection

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ok, I'll finish my homework before watching TV.

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pass
26.
pass
Verb

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

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permissible
27.
per
mi
ssi
ble
Adjective

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Smoking is not permissible inside the building.

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permission
28.
per
mi
ssion
Noun

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

Before accessing the restricted area, employees must obtain permission from their supervisor.

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permit
29.
per
mit
Verb

to allow something or someone to do something

The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks.

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30.
seal of approval
Phrase

a statement or act that shows something is officially accepted

The bill has the President's seal of approval.

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