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| against the law |
If something is against the law, it means that the law does not permit it. It is illegal. |
| allow |
to let; permit. [1/2 definitions] |
| empower |
to permit; enable. [1/2 definitions] |
| expire |
If a permit expires on a certain date, the permit is only good until that date. That date marks the end for that permit. If someone's driver's license has expired, that person has no legal license to drive anymore. They have to get a new license. When something expires, it comes to its end. |
| issue |
If a town government issues a permit for having a dog, it means they give out that permit to people. If a government or company issues something, they give it out or send it out. [1/2 definitions] |
| let |
to allow; permit. [1/4 definitions] |
| permit |
A permit is something that says in writing that you can do something. A permit is sometimes called a license. [1/4 definitions] |
| refuse1 |
to say no; to not permit or agree to something. [1/3 definitions] |
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