Definition of Permit

Noun

  • large game fish
    found in waters of the West Indies
    - trachinotus falcatus
  • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  • a legal document giving official permission to do something

Verb

  • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
    "We don't allow dogs here"
    "Children are not permitted beyond this point"
    "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"
  • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
    "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"
  • consent to, give permission
    "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"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Permit

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Unscramble permit

71 unscramble word found using the letters permit.
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