Meaning of 'permit'

Find the meaning of the word ‘permit’

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Meaning of ‘permit’

6 definitions found.

permit

noun

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Synonyms: license

noun

large game fish

noun

a legal document giving official permission to do something

Synonyms: license

verb

consent to, give permission

Example: "They permitted their children to visit their parents."

Synonyms: let

verb

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

Synonyms: tolerate allow

verb

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Example: "This permits the water to rush in"

Synonyms: let allow

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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