permit

US /pɚˈmɪt/

UK /pɚˈmɪt/

1.

an official document giving someone authorization to do something

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You need a permit to park here.

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They applied for a building permit.

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license authorization permission pass warrant

1.

give authorization or permission for (something) to happen

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The rules do not permit smoking indoors.

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His health would not permit him to travel.

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allow authorize enable let sanction grant

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building permit work permit learner’s permit