clearance
US /ˈklɪr.əns/
UK /ˈklɪr.əns/
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the action or process of removing something that is no longer wanted or needed
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The clearance of the old building took several weeks.
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We need to get clearance for the debris after the storm.
2.
official authorization for something to proceed or take place
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The project received full clearance from the government.
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You need security clearance to access this area.
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a sale of goods at reduced prices to get rid of old stock
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The store is having a big clearance sale this weekend.
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I bought these shoes at a fantastic clearance price.