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verb (used with object)
1.
to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
2.
to allow to be done or occur: The law does not permit the sale of such drugs.
3.
to tolerate; agree to: a law permitting Roman Catholicism in England.
4.
to afford opportunity for, or admit of: vents to permit the escape of gases.
verb (used without object)
5.
to grant permission; allow liberty to do something.
6.
to afford opportunity or possibility: Write when time permits.
7.
to allow or admit (usually followed by of): statements that permit of no denial.
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noun
8.
an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license: a fishing permit.
9.
a written order granting special permission to do something.
10.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin permittere to let go through, give leave, equivalent to per- per- + mittere to let or make (someone) go. See admit, commit, etc.
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin permittere to let go through, give leave, equivalent to per- per- + mittere to let or make (someone) go. See admit, commit, etc.
Related forms
per·mit·ted·ly, adverb
per·mit·ter, noun
non·per·mit·ted, adjective
un·per·mit·ted, adjective
EXPANDun·per·mit·ting, adjective
COLLAPSEAntonyms
1. refuse.
1. refuse.
Example Sentences
- It's a short flight and you need no prior visa or permit.
- As with any remodel, a garage conversion requires a building permit and must meet local codes.
- Only they and their stooges will get permit to build these plants.
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noun
a pompano, Trachinotus falcatus, of the waters off the West Indies.
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World English Dictionary
| permit | |
| —vb (when intr, | |
| 1. | (tr) to grant permission to do something: you are permitted to smoke |
| 2. | (tr) to consent to or tolerate: she will not permit him to come |
| 3. | to allow the possibility (of): the passage permits of two interpretations; his work permits him to relax nowadays |
| —n | |
| 4. | an official certificate or document granting authorization; licence |
| 5. | permission, esp written permission |
| [C15: from Latin permittere, from per- through + mittere to send] | |
| per'mitter | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
permit
1489, from M.Fr. permetre, from L. permittere "give up, allow, allow to pass through," from per- "through" + mittere "let go, send." The noun is first recorded 1714.
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