German word

Bewilligung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvɪlɪgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpermission

Example

Ich habe die Bewilligung für das Projekt bekommen.

I got permission for the project.

Illustration for Bewilligung (permission)

More examples

Die Behörde hat die Bewilligung zurückgezogen.

The authority has withdrawn the permission.

Core concept

An authority's approval attached to a specific application, allowing the requested activity within defined limits.

Common phrases

  • schriftliche Bewilligung vorlegen

    present written permission

  • die Bewilligung verlängern

    extend the permission

  • die Bewilligung zurückziehen

    withdraw the permission

Similar words

Genehmigung: Authorization formally granted by an authority or institution.
Erlaubnis: Consent given by a private individual or someone directly involved.
Zulassung: Official authorization for admission or use based on passing an examination or review.
Zustimmung: An expressed agreement with a decision, plan, or proposal.

Definition in German

Amtliche Genehmigung oder Zustimmung für einen konkreten Antrag oder ein Projekt, häufig mit Bedingungen versehen.

Word origin

The noun Bewilligung comes from bewilligen plus -ung, and bewilligen is historically related to willigen, meaning to agree or consent, with be- forming the verb.

Usage tips

  • Compared with everyday Erlaubnis, Bewilligung sounds more administrative and often refers to the result of an application or official review.

Other meanings

  • permitnoun
  • approvalnoun
  • authorizationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Bewilligungsstelleapproval authoritynoun
  • bewilligbarapprovableadjective

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