permit meaning and definition

PERMIT noun

Definition of permit (noun)

1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
   • synonyms: licence, license
2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
   • synonyms: license, permission
3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
   • synonyms: Trachinotus falcatus

PERMIT verb

Definition of permit (verb)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: allow, countenance, let
   • antonym: disallow
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"
   • synonyms: allow, let
   • antonym: keep
3. 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"
   • synonyms: allow, tolerate