Definition of permit

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  • permit is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • permit is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of permit

  • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen (verb)

    Examples

    1. This permits the water to rush in
    2. This will permit the rain to run off

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. let
  • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting (verb)

    Examples

    1. Children are not permitted beyond this point

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. tolerate
  • consent to, give permission (verb)

    Examples

    1. She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband

    Synonyms

    1. allow
    2. countenance
    3. let
  • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. license
    2. permission
  • large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. trachinotus falcatus
  • a legal document giving official permission to do something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. licence
    2. license

See definition of permit in Merriam Webster