Permitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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permitted

[ pəˈmɪtɪd ]

^{Context #1}

legal

Officially allowed to do something; authorized.

Synonyms

allowed, approved, authorized

Examples of usage

He was not permitted to enter the building without a visitor's pass.
Smoking is not permitted in this area.
Only permitted vehicles are allowed beyond this point.

^{Context #2}

general

To give authorization or consent for something to happen.

Synonyms

allow, authorize, consent

Examples of usage

The teacher permitted the students to leave early.
She did not permit any exceptions to the rule.
The company permits flexible working hours for its employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "permitted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permitido

🇮🇳 अनुमति दी गई

🇩🇪 erlaubt

🇮🇩 diizinkan

🇺🇦 дозволено

🇵🇱 dozwolony

🇯🇵 許可された

🇫🇷 permis

🇪🇸 permitido

🇹🇷 izinli

🇰🇷 허가된

🇸🇦 مسموح

🇨🇿 povolený

🇸🇰 povolený

🇨🇳 被允许的

🇸🇮 dovoljeno

🇮🇸 leyfilegt

🇰🇿 рұқсат етілген

🇬🇪 ნებადართული

🇦🇿 icazə verilmiş

🇲🇽 permitido

Word origin

The word 'permitted' originated from the Latin word 'permittere', which means 'to let go through, allow to pass'. The concept of permission has been essential in human societies for maintaining order and regulating behavior. Throughout history, various laws and regulations have been established to define what is permitted and what is not, shaping the legal and social frameworks of different cultures.