permitted
Use Permitted in a sentence
mɪt, pərˈmɪt 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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Permitted
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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
Antonyms
1. refuse.
1. refuse.
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| 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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Example sentences
No large-scale or modern-looking developments are permitted.
Taxpayers paid for this research and development but are not permitted to use it.
Libyans themselves are not only permitted but actually encouraged to embark on private business ventures.
Smoking and all other tobacco usage is permitted only in private vehicles.
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