Antonyms for clearance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kleer-uh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈklɪər əns

Definition of clearance

Origin : 1560s, "action of clearing," from clear (v.) + -ance. Meaning "a clear space" is from 1788. Meaning "approval, permission" (especially to land or take off an aircraft) is from 1944, American English; national security sense recorded from 1948. Clearance sale attested by 1843.

noun permission for activity
noun gap above something

Example sentences :

For a moment there were other duties to be attended to, a clearance and cleansing.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

We shall only be able to pass on this side when the excavations have made a clearance.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

You're no earthly use and I ought to give you your clearance papers.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"She's given him his clearance papers," was her way of expressing it.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

They got their clearance without delay and headed for the ready room.
Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery

The governor was resolved not to grant a clearance, and rejoiced over his opponents.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

Note that the top rake (C) is 70 degrees, and the clearance 15 degrees.
Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

Guthrum was baptized, and the Treaty of Wedmore secured the clearance of Wessex.
Extract from : « A Short History of England » by G. K. Chesterton

Not only that, but they have a clearance for this kind of special work—we've needed them before.
Extract from : « Out Like a Light » by Gordon Randall Garrett

We're too low on fuel to wait for clearance, even if control is working.
Extract from : « Victory » by Lester del Rey

Synonyms for clearance

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