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per·mit

permit

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: pr mIt
inflections: permits, permitting, permitted
definition 1: to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place.
The hospital does not permit visitors after nine o'clock.
synonyms:
allow
antonyms:
prevent
definition 2: to allow; let.
She will not permit her boyfriend to drive her car.Smoking is not permitted in the bank.
synonyms:
allow
antonyms:
forbid, prohibit
similar words:
approve, endorse, let
 
part of speech: noun
pronunciation: puhr miht [or] pr mIt
definition: a written statement that officially allows someone to do something; license.
He got a building permit for the new porch.The officer asked to see his fishing permit.
similar words:
warrant
derivation: permitted (adj.)
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