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permit
noun
verb
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
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ˈpɝmɪt
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noun
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
noun
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
noun
a legal document giving official permission to do something
verb
consent to, give permission; permit
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
“We don't allow dogs here”
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
“This permits the water to rush in”
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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
We don't allow dogs here
Children are not permitted beyond this point
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water to come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
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