permit

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01noun

a legal document giving official permission to do something

02noun

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

03noun

large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

04verb

consent to, give permission; permit

“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”

“I won't let the police search her basement”

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05verb

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

“This permits the water to rush in”

“This sealed door won't allow the water to come into the basement”

06verb

allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

“We don't allow dogs here”

“Children are not permitted beyond this point”

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