permit

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permit

The city will issue a permit for the new sidewalk.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A large game fish: A type of fish found in the waters of the West Indies.
    • Formal authorization: The act of giving official consent, usually in written form.
    • An official document: A legal document that grants official permission to do something.

  2. Verb:

    • To allow: To give consent for something to happen or for someone to do something, often implying a lack of opposition.
    • To make possible: To enable something to happen through a specific action or lack of action.
    • To consent: To give formal or explicit permission.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • He caught a large permit while fishing.
    • You need a permit to build a house here.
    • The city issued a parking permit for the event.

  • Verb:

    • The rules do not permit loud music after 10 PM.
    • This design permits easy access to the controls.
    • She permitted her daughter to go on the school trip.
Advanced Usage

  • "Permit of": To allow or admit something (often used in formal or negative contexts).

    • The situation does not permit of any delay. (The situation does not allow for any delay.)

  • "Weather permitting": If the weather conditions are suitable.

    • The picnic will be held tomorrow, weather permitting.
Variants and Related Words

  • Permissible (adj): That which is allowed or permitted.

    • Is it permissible to park here?

  • Permission (n): The act of permitting or the consent granted.

    • You must ask for permission before leaving.

  • Permissive (adj): Allowing freedom, especially in social or sexual behavior; lenient.

    • They grew up in a very permissive household.
Synonyms
  • Allow: To let someone do something or let something happen.
  • Authorize: To give official permission for something.
  • License (verb): To grant a license or permit.
  • Let: To allow something to happen or someone to do something (less formal).
Antonyms
  • Forbid: To refuse to allow something.
  • Prohibit: To formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.
  • Ban: To officially or legally prohibit.
Related Phrases

  • Work permit: An official document allowing a foreign national to work in a country.

    • She moved to the country on a student visa and later obtained a work permit.

  • Building permit: Official permission to construct or modify a building.

    • They applied for a building permit before starting the renovation.
permit

The city will issue a permit for the new sidewalk.

Noun
  1. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
  2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  3. a legal document giving official permission to do something
Verb
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

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