noun
a legal document giving official permission to do something
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noun
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
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noun
large game fish
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Trachinotus falcatus
Examples
- found in waters of the West Indies
verb
consent to, give permission
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Examples
- She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
- I won't let the police search her basement
- I cannot allow you to see your exam
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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Examples
- This permits the water to rush in
- This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
- This will permit the rain to run off
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
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- We don't allow dogs here
- Children are not permitted beyond this point
- We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital