clearances

noun

plural of clearance
as in permissions
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 clearances Contributing factors also include land clearances using fire in the Indonesian part of Borneo and regions of Sumatra island, as well as water shortages that have hampered Indonesian firefighters, who have received assistance from Japan. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 And for artists who want to create without the backing of a formal organization or an official commission, navigating the seemingly endless hurdles of city permits and clearances is difficult. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The letter alleges that the song was used without proper clearances and claims violation of federal copyright law. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 Orlando’s defense was anchored by Cori Dyke with nine clearances and seven saves from Cosette Morché. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 Birmingham had mustered two goal-line clearances by the 17-minute mark. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Already, Paramount has received clearances from 65 foreign regulators, including Britain and the European Commission. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Additionally, all three shows are set to enter broadcast syndication in the fall, with clearances in about 85 percent of the country. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
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  1. permissions
  2. authorizations
  3. consents
  4. permits
Noun
  • When the user reached out to Meta, a support staff member reportedly recommended disabling several settings, including mic and camera permissions.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the app, its permissions and its privacy practices, that technology may collect or receive information about your device and location.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • General guidance from the federal government states that HIPAA authorizations do not need to be notarized.
    — Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Americans are stuck in an endless loop of prior authorizations, high deductibles, and coverage denials while hospital systems across the country are barely scraping by.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits

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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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