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per·mit1       [v. per-mit; n. pur-mit, per-mit] Pronunciation Key verb, -mit·ted, -mit·ting, noun
–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 fol. by of): statements that permit of no denial.
–noun
8.an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license: a fishing permit.
9.a written order granting special permission to do something.
10.permission.
[Origin: 1425–75; late ME < L permittere to let go through, give leave, equiv. to per- per- + mittere to let or make (someone) go. See admit, commit, etc.]

—Related forms
per·mit·ted·ly, adverb
per·mit·tee       [pur-mi-tee] Pronunciation Key, noun
per·mit·ter, noun

—Synonyms 1. See allow. 8. franchise.
—Antonyms 1. refuse.
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per·mit       (pər-mĭt')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   per·mit·ted, per·mit·ting, per·mits

v.   tr.
  1. To allow the doing of (something); consent to: permit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
  2. To grant consent or leave to (someone); authorize: permitted him to explain.
  3. To afford opportunity or possibility for: weather that permits sailing.

v.   intr.
To afford opportunity; allow: if circumstances permit.

n.   (pûr'mĭt, pər-mĭt')
  1. Permission, especially in written form.
  2. A document or certificate giving permission to do something; a license or warrant: a building permit.


[Middle English permitten, from Latin permittere : per-, through; see per- + mittere, to let go.]

per'mit·tee' (pûr'mĭ-tē') n., per·mit'ter n.
Usage Note: In the sense "to allow for, be consistent with," permit is often followed by the preposition of: The wording of the note permits of several interpretations. But of should not be used when the meaning of permit is "to give permission": The law permits (not permits of ) camping on the beach.

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