Granting and Proscription

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Granting noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.

Usage example: your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated

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Proscription is an antonym for granting.

Nearby Words: grant, granted, grantor

Proscription noun - An order that something not be done or used.

Usage example: a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors

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Granting is an antonym for proscription.

Nearby Words: proscribe, proscribed

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