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permit

UK /pəˈmɪt/US /pɚˈmɪt/

verb 7
noun 3
/ˈpɝmɪt/ noun 1
forms 5

verb7

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to let someone do something or say that they may do it
- He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly. — 2009
To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
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To grant formal authorization for (something).
- The Building Department permitted that project last week.
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To allow for, to make something possible.
- What was left to say? Quite a lot, if only parliamentary time permitted. — 2006
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To allow, to admit (of).
- "You English are always so frivolous," said the Princess. "In Russia we have too many troubles to permit of our being light-hearted." — 1910
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To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
- We've been busy permitting the State Street development.
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(no longer used, rare) To hand over, resign (something to someone).
- Let us not aggravate our sorrows, / But to the gods permit the event of things. — 1712

noun3

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An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.
- A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.
- Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.
A learner's permit.
(no longer used) Formal permission.

permit

UK /ˈpɜːmɪt/US /ˈpɝmɪt/

noun1

A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.

forms

permitted · permitting · permits · permitteth · permittest

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