Meaning of bessaleyfi | Babel Free

Definitions

to take the liberty of doing something, to do something without asking for permission

idiomatic, neuter, no-plural

Examples

“Einstaklingar á svæðinu hafa tekið sér það bessaleyfi að rukka fólk sem kemur til að skoða þessa einstöku náttúruperlu.”

Individuals there have taken the liberty of charging people who come to view this unique natural site.

“Tveir lögreglumenn tóku sér bessaleyfi til að laga te í eldhúsi hans.”

Two police officers made themselves a cup of tea in his kitchen without permission.

CEFR level