Word Information

Permit

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Definitions for Permit

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
  1. found in waters of the West Indies
verb
consent to, give permission
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Examples
  1. She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
  2. I won't let the police search her basement
  3. 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
  1. This permits the water to rush in
  2. This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
  3. 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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Examples
  1. We don't allow dogs here
  2. Children are not permitted beyond this point
  3. We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital

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