Permitting: meaning, definitions and examples
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permitting
[ pərˈmɪtɪŋ ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "permitting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permitindo
- permitindo a
- autorizando
🇮🇳 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
Etymology
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.
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- 5153 symbolic
- 5154 execute
- 5155 destructive
- 5156 permitting
- 5157 outlet
- 5158 angular
- 5159 unconscious
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