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permit - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
permit
Definition
(noun) a legal document giving official permission to do something
Synonyms
:
licence
,
license
Definition
(noun) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Synonyms
:
license
,
permission
Definition
(noun) large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
Synonyms
:
trachinotus falcatus
Definition
(verb) consent to, give permission
Synonyms
:
allow
,
countenance
,
let
Example Sentence
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam
Definition
(verb) make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Synonyms
:
allow
,
let
Example Sentence
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
Definition
(verb) allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Synonyms
:
allow
,
tolerate
Example Sentence
We don't allow dogs here
Children are not permitted beyond this point
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
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