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permit¹ Definition

per·mit (pər mit′; for n. pʉr′mit′, pər mit′)

transitive verb -·mit′·ted, -·mit′·ting

  1. to allow; consent to; tolerate smoking is not permitted here
  2. to give permission to; authorize to permit the demonstrators to march in the street
  3. to give opportunity for to permit light to enter

Etymology: LME permitten < L permittere < per, through + mittere, to send: see mission

intransitive verb

to give opportunity or possibility if the weather permits

noun

  1. Now Rare permission, esp. in writing
  2. a document granting permission; license; warrant
  3. a printed postal indicia, stamped ticket, etc. postal permit, parking permit

permit¹ Related Forms

per·mit′·ter noun

permit² Definition

☆ per·mit (pʉr′mit′, pər mit′)

noun

an Atlantic pompano fish (Trachinotus falcatus) found esp. in the Caribbean

Etymology: altered (infl. by permit) < Sp palometa, orig. dim. of paloma, dove: see palomino

permit Synonyms

permit

n.

license, grant, consent, favor, toleration, authorization, empowering, charter, sanction, legalization, concession, indulgence, privilege; see also permission.

Antonyms denial*, veto*, prohibition.

permit Synonyms

permit

v.

allow, authorize, sanction, consent to; see allow 1. See syn. study at allow.

permit Usage Examples

Object

  • extent: Candidate Record Sheets... to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • holder: During the controlled times you must not park in permit holders ' bays without a permit.
  • maximum: You are permitted a maximum of 2 hours per session to read each book, your session will end automatically.

Converse of object

obtain: Do I need to obtain a permit to film in the Northwest of England?

Subject

law: Candidate Record Sheets... to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Adjective modifier

  • tradable: Noise charges or tradable noise permits should be introduced - based on time of arrival and departure.
  • valid: No second or subsequent permits will be issued 2. Car parking refunds will not be given without a valid permit.
  • temporary: A temporary Permit allows up to ten trips, subject to the Construction Waste Rules.

Modifies a noun

holder: The car park at the ground is for permit holders only.

Noun used with modifier

  • residence: For longer stays, you should apply to the appropriate office for a residence permit.
  • work/employment: It is the child's employer's responsibility to apply for a Work/Employment permit, these are issued by the local education authority.
  • parking: For example, a more restricted parking permit scheme could precede a phased introduction of parking charges.
  • fishing: The River Whiteadder runs past the Riverside, and fishing permits are available from the restaurant.
  • work: At the end of the two years, holders must either return home or apply for a suitable work permit or similar visa status.

Used with why or when

where: Pets Pets are only permitted where specified in the property details although some properties will accept an assistance dog.

Infinitive complement

  • enroll: Please check, complete and amend the enclosed permit to enroll.
  • enter: Parents are not usually permitted to enter the actual operating room.
  • borrow: In 1925, undergraduates were permitted to borrow novels ( with written permission ).
  • marry: It must be explained that a free man was permitted to marry a slave woman, but the woman's children would be slaves.

Preposition: by

law: Candidate Record Sheets... to the fullest extent permitted by law.