permit

/pˈɜːmɪt/

/ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/

to permit

MAIN VERB

to allow someone to do something

synonyms : allow

antonyms : forbid

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

synonyms : allow

antonyms : prevent

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

synonyms : allow

Permit

an official document that allows someone to do something

synonyms : licence

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

synonyms : license

large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

Examples

1. The permit runs for three months.

2. The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process.

3. Only immigrants with valid Visas were permitted entry.

4. Freedom does permit isolation from society and an alienation of the individual at a high cost, both to the individual and society.