permit

Noun

• large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

Verb

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
  • We don't allow dogs here
    
  • Children are not permitted beyond this point
    
  • We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
    

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
  • This permits the water to rush in
    
  • This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
    
  • This will permit the rain to run off
    

• consent to, give permission
  • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    
  • I won't let the police search her basement
    
  • I cannot allow you to see your exam
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Trachinotus falcatus , license , permission , licence , allow , tolerate , let , countenance
• Antonyms: 
  prevent , keep , forbid , prohibit , interdict , proscribe , veto , disallow , nix