Venia (en. Permission)

/ˈbenia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A form of approval or consent given to someone to do something.

With the judge's permission, the lawyer presented his arguments.

Con la venia del juez, el abogado presentó sus argumentos.

In the academic context, it refers to the permission granted to a student for certain benefits.

The student requested permission for the oral presentation.

El estudiante solicitó venia para la presentación oral.

From Latin 'venia', which means 'forgiveness' or 'permission'.

with permission

expression used to obtain permission before intervening in a conversation or discussion.

con la venia

to grant permission

to grant permission or authorization to someone.

dar venia

permissibility

Quality of being permissible.

permisibilidad

consent

Approval or acceptance granted by someone.

consentimiento

Expression used informally to refer to the acceptance of something without questioning.

I give you permission to do whatever you want at the party.

Te doy venia para que hagas lo que quieras en la fiesta.

Colloquial usage to indicate that something is done despite opposition.

I did that with permission, despite what they say.

Hice eso con venia, a pesar de lo que digan.