distantpermission
nounUK /ˈdɪstənt pəˈmɪʃən/
US /ˈdɪstənt pərˈmɪʃən/
A distantpermission is a yes from someone who is far away.
The boy needed a distantpermission from his grandpa before he could ride the bike.
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2. An approval that takes a long time to arrive.
We waited all week for the distantpermission to come by mail.
3. A rule that lets you do something only from far away.
The distantpermission said kids could play outside but not near the road.
4. A quiet, unsure yes given from across the room.
She gave a distantpermission with a small nod from the door.