Approval vs. Permission — What's the Difference?

The act or an instance of approving.

The action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization

An official approbation; a sanction.

The act of permitting, especially in giving formal consent; authorization

Favorable regard; commendation.

An authorization to do something, as to quote from a book under copyright.

An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

The act of permitting.

Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

(computing) Flags or access control lists pertaining to a file that dictate who can access it, and how.

Approbation; sanction.

(transitive) To grant or obtain authorization for.

The formal act of giving approval;

The act of permitting or allowing; formal consent; authorization; leave; license or liberty granted.

A feeling of liking something or someone good;

Approval to do something;

Acceptance as satisfactory;

The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

A message expressing a favorable opinion;