CLEARANCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

clearance

noun

ˈklir-ən(t)s

Definition of clearance

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

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Recent Examples of clearance Sands made a spectacular goal clearance in the 33rd minute and then scored off a corner kick from Nicolás Fernández with an assist from Talles Magno in the first minute of stoppage time to tie it 1-1 at halftime. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 His relatives are continuing to recover and his father has yet to get clearance to travel back to the United States, according to the outlets. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Large acquisitions in the tech industry typically need clearance from authorities such as the US Department of Justice. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Both tracks converged in April 2026 with FDA clearance of the Prana System. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearance

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Last month, San Francisco lawmakers unanimously declared the Latin Rock House a historic landmark, formally protecting the Spanish-style home from being painted over, altered or destroyed by future owners or developers without the city's permission.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Over the years, many singers, including Elvis Presley, asked for permission to record the song.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of permission

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Idolizing the American founding, the Claremonters propose radical, counterrevolutionary action to restore government by consent, shatter the administrative state, and cultivate civic virtue.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
The doctor involved denied performing procedures without patients' consent.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of consent

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