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permitting

 

[ pərˈmɪtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of allowing something to happen; official permission or approval.

Synonyms

allowance, authorization, consent

Examples of usage

  • The permitting of new construction projects is subject to strict regulations.
  • Without the necessary permitting, the event cannot proceed as planned.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To give authorization or consent for something to happen.

Synonyms

allow, approve, authorize

Examples of usage

  • The landlord is permitting the tenants to have pets in the apartment.
  • I am permitting you to leave early today.

Translations

Translations of the word "permitting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permitindo

🇮🇳 अनुमति देना

🇩🇪 erlaubend

🇮🇩 mengizinkan

🇺🇦 дозволяючи

🇵🇱 pozwalanie

🇯🇵 許可する

🇫🇷 permettant

🇪🇸 permitiendo

🇹🇷 izin veren

🇰🇷 허용하는

🇸🇦 السماح

🇨🇿 povolování

🇸🇰 povoľovanie

🇨🇳 允许

🇸🇮 dovoljevanje

🇮🇸 leyfa

🇰🇿 рұқсат беру

🇬🇪 ნებართვა

🇦🇿 icazə vermə

🇲🇽 permitiendo

Word origin

The word 'permitting' originates from the Latin word 'permittere', which means 'to let pass, allow, give up'. The concept of permitting has been present in various legal systems throughout history, as societies have established rules and regulations governing what activities are allowed or prohibited. Over time, the notion of permitting has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, from official permissions for construction projects to personal authorizations for everyday actions.

See also: permissible, permission, permissions, permissive, permissiveness, permit, permitted.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,156 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.