Definitions

1. noun

a formal grant of permission or authority, especially one issued by a king or other high-ranking official, or a formal statement or declaration.

“The king’s clarence gave her the right to enter the restricted area.”

2. noun

a formal statement or declaration, especially one made by a bishop, granting permission for a person to marry.

“The bishop’s clarence allowed the couple to get married in the church.”

3. noun

a man’s name, especially a given name.

“Clarence is a popular given name for men.”

4. verb

to give or obtain a formal grant of permission or authority.

“The king was forced to clarence the rebel leader.”