noun
- A legal document giving official permission to do something.
- The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
- synonyms: license, permission
- Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.
- synonyms: Trachinotus falcatus
verb
- Consent to, give permission.
- usage: "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, let, countenance
- Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
- usage: "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"
- Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
- usage: "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"