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Definition of permitted - 3 dictionary results

per⋅mit

1  [v. per-mit; n. pur-mit, per-mit] verb, -mit⋅ted, -mit⋅ting, noun
Use permitted in a Sentence
–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] , noun
per⋅mit⋅ter, noun

Synonyms:
1. See allow. 8. franchise.

Antonyms:
1. refuse.
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per·mit   (pər-mĭt')   
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: per·mit
Pronunciation: 'p&r-"mit, p&r-'mit
Function: noun
: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority permit>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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