permit

permit
per|mit1 W3 [pəˈmıt US pər-] v past tense and past participle permitted present participle permitting
formal
[Date: 1400-1500; : Latin; Origin: permittere 'to let through, allow']
1.) [T]
to allow something to happen, especially by an official decision, rule, or law
▪ Smoking is only permitted in the public lounge.
permit sb to do sth
▪ As a punishment, she was not permitted to attend any school activities.
permit sth in/near etc sth
▪ Dogs are not permitted inside the shop.
permit sb sth
▪ The bill would permit workers twelve weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
▪ He had more than the permitted level of alcohol in his blood.
2.) [I and T]
to make it possible for something to happen
▪ The large windows permit a clear view of the lake.
permit sb to do sth
▪ The moon permitted me to see a little way into the distance.
▪ I'll see you after the meeting, if time permits (=if it finishes early enough) .
▪ We'll have a picnic at the beach, weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough) .
permit 2
per|mit2 [ˈpə:rmıt US ˈpə:r-, pərˈmıt] n
an official written statement giving you the right to do something
permit for
▪ A permit is required for fishing in the canal.
travel/parking/export etc permit
▪ Hikers need a camping permit for overnight stays in the park.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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  • permit — per·mit / pər ˌmit, pər mit/ n: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority a building permit Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. permit …   Law dictionary

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