Surviving relatives may override the express wishes of the deceased and withdraw permission; and often do.
Times, Sunday Times
He later withdrew permission and publication was cancelled.
Times, Sunday Times
When, however, the estate got wind of what he was going to write it abruptly withdrew permission.
Times, Sunday Times
The council said it withdrew permission over 'safety concerns'.
The Sun
Her employer then withdrew permission and funding for the course, as was found, because the employer thought she would probably not return.
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