That allows it to explore partnerships, spin-offs and licensing agreements without having to get its parent's permission.

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Darby said police do not know the abductor's identity, and that neither parent had given permission for the child to be taken out of school.

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Under the proposed changes, permission from the parent of a preteen must be verifiable.

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It is illegal for a parent to take a child overseas without permission from others with parental responsibility.

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Children under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian's written permission to submit their material and such permission must accompany the material or it will not be considered.

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And what if that parent is divorced, and his ex-spouse who shares custody gives her permission?

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