Synonyms of clearance

clearance

noun

ˈklir-ən(t)s 

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• authorization
• consent
• sanction
• granting
• allowance
• warrant
• signature
• license
• licence
• accreditation
• permit
• green light
• concurrence
• leave
• certification
• seal
• stamp
• sufferance
• acceptance
• tolerance
• pass
• grant
• agreement
• liberty
• concession
• patent
• assent
• imprimatur
• toleration
• acquiescence
• okay
• OK
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibition
• denial
• refusal
• revocation
• rejection
• injunction
• exclusion
• interdiction
• suppression
• proscription
• veto
• repression
• deterrence
• embargo
• ban
• tabu
• taboo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clearance

Tobin added that Reyes Barrios was given police clearance from Venezuela, and had multiple employment letters and a declaration from his tattoo artist about the designs in question. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

No matter the degree of pitch or roll, its frame and bumpers never made contact with the ground, either, thanks to 31- and 30-degree approach and departure angles, respectively, plus an impressive 9.5 inches of ground clearance. —Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Wait for official clearance before heading back and follow officials' safety precautions once allowed in. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025

But Leny Yoro is anticipating the second ball and moving towards the likely destination of the clearance. —Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025