From 3-7-1 in the Air Traffic Control Handbook:

"b. Do not use the word "cleared" in conjunction with authorization for
aircraft to taxi or equipment/vehicle/personnel operations. Use the prefix
"taxi," "proceed," or "hold," as appropriate, for aircraft instructions and
"proceed" or "hold" for equipment/vehicles/personnel."

Bob Gardner

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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"John Harper" wrote in message
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Actually there are some changes as a result of Tenerife. For
example in the UK the word "cleared" is used only in "cleared
for takeoff". Other uses (e.g. for taxi) use some other word,
"permission" iirc.

How do they read your IFR clearance to you? That was the
issue at Tenerife (well part of it). I don't believe that is any
resolved now in the US...