Permit

/pɚˈmɪt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
2. (transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
3. (intransitive) To allow for, to make something possible.
4. (intransitive) To allow, to admit (of).
5. (transitive, pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
6. (transitive, pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
7. (now archaic, rare) To hand over, resign (something to someone).
8. An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

Example Sentences

Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular, and with such a loud flow of words, that I trembled lest he should be heard on the veranda.

Last week the decision on two points was conclusive: the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. will not permit ordination of women as ministers, but will permit their election as ruling elders, permission which makes possible a woman as moderator.

He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly.

What was left to say? Quite a lot, if only parliamentary time permitted.

For snackage there's a 1950s-themed diner plus a barbie on the terrace, weather permitting.

"You English are always so frivolous," said the Princess. "In Russia we have too many troubles to permit of our being light-hearted."

"As an instrument of economic policy, incantation does not permit of minor doubts or scruples."

The Building Department permitted that project last week.

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Word Forms

• permits
• permitting
• permitted
• permit

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