It's not about being given a permission slip to make policy. It's about taking the reins.

I absolutely did not say they could go on that property. If they say they were given permission by me, they are telling a big one. Plus I'd have no authority to tell them that since it's private property.

But if you do not find any one therein, then do not enter them until permission is given to you; and if it is said to you: Go back, then go back; this is purer for you; and Allah is Cognizant of what you do.

I have given them permission to talk to Karl.

The Odd Fellows was given permission to meet in October 1906, but the official charter was not given until the spring of 1907.

Taking advantage of this situation is not only objectionable, I think it's immoral,