permit

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   To allow (someone) to do something

   To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

   • He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly.
3. 3

   To allow for, to make something possible.

   • 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.
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   1. 4

      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."
      • "As an instrument of economic policy, incantation does not permit of minor doubts or scruples."
   2. 5

      To grant formal authorization for (something).

      • The Building Department permitted that project last week.
      • […] they have not expanded so far federal permitting authority to site and permit transmission lines that are important for interstate commerce.
   3. 6

      To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).

      • We've been busy permitting the State Street development.
   4. 7

      To hand over, resign (something to someone).

      • Let us not aggravate our sorrows, / But to the gods permit the event of things.
   5. 8

      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.
   6. 9

      Formal permission.

   7. 10

      A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.

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