Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
permission-slip
noun
/pərˈmɪʃ.ən slɪp/
Definition
A permission slip is a document that allows a person, usually a child, to participate in an activity with the consent of their parent or guardian.
Examples
- The teacher handed out the permission slips for the field trip to the museum.
- Don’t forget to bring back the signed permission slip by Thursday!
- Without a signed permission slip, students cannot attend off-campus events.
Meaning
It is often used in educational settings to give legal approval for a student to go on field trips or participate in school-sponsored events.
Synonyms
- consent form
- authorization slip
- approval letter
