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Definition of Permit
1. Verb. Consent to, give permission. "They permit him to write the letter"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
Specialized synonyms: Abide, Bear, Brook, Digest, Endure, Put Up, Stand, Stick Out, Stomach, Suffer, Support, Tolerate, Furlough, Give, Allow, Tolerate, Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass, Admit, Include, Let In, Favor, Favour, Privilege, Decriminalise, Decriminalize, Legalise, Legalize, Legitimate, Legitimatise, Legitimatize, Legitimise, Legitimize, Trust, Admit, Allow In, Intromit, Let In
Generic synonyms: Accept, Consent, Go For
Related verbs: Allow, Grant
Derivative terms: Allowable, Countenance, Permissible, Permission, Permissive
Antonyms: Disallow, Forbid
2. Noun. A legal document giving official permission to do something.
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document
Specialized synonyms: Building Permit, Driver's Licence, Driver's License, Driving Licence, Driving License, Fishing Licence, Fishing License, Fishing Permit, Game License, Hunting Licence, Hunting License, Hunting Permit, Learner's Permit, Letter Of Mark And Reprisal, Letter Of Marque, Letters Of Marque, Liquor Licence, Liquor License, Marriage Licence, Marriage License, Wedding Licence, Wedding License, Occupation Licence, Occupation License, Liberty Chit, Pass
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: License
3. Verb. Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. "This will permit the rain to run off"
4. Noun. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
Generic synonyms: Authorisation, Authorization, Empowerment
Specialized synonyms: Clearance, Conge, Congee, Allowance, Dispensation, Toleration
Derivative terms: License
5. Verb. Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting. "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"
Generic synonyms: Allow, Countenance, Let
Derivative terms: Allowance, Allowance, Permissive
6. Noun. Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.
Definition of Permit
1. v. t. To consent to; to allow or suffer to be done; to tolerate; to put up with.
2. v. i. To grant permission; to allow.
3. n. Warrant; license; leave; permission; specifically, a written license or permission given to a person or persons having authority; as, a permit to land goods subject to duty.
4. n. A large pompano (Trachinotus goodei) of the West Indies, Florida, etc. It becomes about three feet long.
Definition of Permit
1. Verb. (context: now archaic rare) To hand over, resign (something to someone). (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To allow for, to make something possible. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To allow, to admit (of). (defdate from 18th c.) ¹
6. Verb. (transitive pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something). ¹
7. Verb. (transitive pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something). ¹
8. Noun. (obsolete) Formal permission. (defdate 16th-19th c.) ¹
9. Noun. An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
10. Noun. A pompano of the species ''Trachinotus falcatus''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Permit
1. to allow [v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS] - See also: allow