Dictionary definition · permit
noun
- a legal document giving official permission to do something
- the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
- large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
verb
- consent to, give permission; permit"She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen"This permits the water to rush in"
- allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting"We don't allow dogs here"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).