Pagtugot

permission; authorization; consent; permitnoun

Alternative meanings

Authorization or approval to do something. It can refer to verbal permission, formal consent, written permission, an official permit, or approval from a person with authority.

Pronunciation

pag-TOO-got

Root and affixes

Formed with pag- and tugot, to permit or approve. Tugot can mean to allow, authorize, or grant. Permiso is also used as a loanword, and lisensya for formal license.

Variants or conjugations

permission; permit; license; written permission; authorization; agreement

Related words and expressions

agreement; consent; law; papers; license; authority; application; permission

Meaning and usage notes

Pagtugot is the natural option for permission or consent. For a legal permit or official license, lisensya or permiso may be more specific. For agreeing, sugot or uyon may fit better.