BUILDING PERMIT Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase building permit. (close relations)
Definition of BUILDING PERMIT
Best Alternative Words for BUILDING PERMIT
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approval | nounn | |||||||
noun • the formal act of approving • a feeling of liking something or someone good • acceptance as satisfactory • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||||
authority | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
authorization | nounn | |||||||
noun • a document giving an official instruction or command • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • official permission or approval • the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant | ||||||||
clearance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them • vertical space available to allow easy passage under something • permission to proceed | ||||||||
consent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • permission for something to happen verb • give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to | ||||||||
endorsement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) • a speech seconding a motion • formal and explicit approval • a signature that validates something • the act of endorsing | ||||||||
go-ahead | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a signal to proceed • readiness to embark on bold new ventures | ||||||||
license | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legal document giving official permission to do something • freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech) • excessive freedom; lack of due restraint • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization verb • authorize officially | ||||||||
permit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legal document giving official permission to do something • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization • large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies verb • consent to, give permission; permit • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting | ||||||||
sanction | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formal and explicit approval • a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards • official permission or approval • the act of final authorization verb • give sanction to • give authority or permission to • give religious sanction to, such as through an oath | ||||||||
warrant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts • a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price • formal and explicit approval • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications verb • provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of |