Permit: meaning, definitions and examples

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permit

[ ˈpəːmɪt ]

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legal

An official document or certificate that gives someone permission to do something.

Synonyms

authorization, certificate, license

Examples of usage

You will need a permit to enter the building.
She applied for a permit to build a new house.

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formal

To allow someone to do something, especially by an official document or agreement.

Synonyms

allow, authorize, grant

Examples of usage

The school does not permit students to use phones during class.
The company permits flexible working hours for employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "permit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permissão

🇮🇳 अनुमति

🇩🇪 Erlaubnis

🇮🇩 izin

🇺🇦 дозвіл

🇵🇱 pozwolenie

🇯🇵 許可 (きょか)

🇫🇷 permission

🇪🇸 permiso

🇹🇷 izin

🇰🇷 허가 (허가)

🇸🇦 إذن

🇨🇿 povolení

🇸🇰 povolenie

🇨🇳 许可 (xǔkě)

🇸🇮 dovoljenje

🇮🇸 leyfi

🇰🇿 рұқсат

🇬🇪 ნებართვა

🇦🇿 icazə

🇲🇽 permiso

Word origin

The word "permit" originated from the Latin word "permittere", which means "to let pass, allow to go, hand over, commit to charge, entrust, yield, concede, grant, permit." The concept of permission has been essential in various societies to regulate activities and ensure order.