Meaning of the word "work permit" in English

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work permit

US /ˈwɜːrk ˌpɝː.mɪt/
UK /ˈwɜːrk ˌpɝː.mɪt/
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Noun

1.

an official document giving a foreigner permission to take a job in a country

Example:
He applied for a work permit to legally work in Canada.
Without a valid work permit, you cannot be employed here.
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