Permit
/pərˈmɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give authorization or consent to do something.
/pərˈmɪt/
To allow someone to do something.
The rules permit only one entry per person.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're asking your parents if you can go to a friend's house. If they say yes, they're permitting you! It means they're giving you permission to do something.
👶 For kids: To say it's okay to do something.
More Examples
Do you permit dogs in this establishment?
The judge permitted the witness to testify.
How It's Used
"The law permits citizens to carry firearms for self-defense."
"The teacher permitted the students to leave early."
A formal document authorizing something; a license or warrant.
/ˈpɜːrmɪt/
An official document giving someone authorization to do something.
The city requires a building permit before any construction.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want to build a treehouse in your backyard. You might need to get a 'permit' from the city. It's a special paper that says it's okay to build it.
👶 For kids: A piece of paper that says you're allowed to do something.
More Examples
You need a fishing permit to fish in this lake.
She showed her permit to the security guard.
How It's Used
"The construction crew needed a permit to build the new bridge."
"You need a visa and a work permit to stay and work abroad."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
permitting the use of
Giving authorization or allowing the utilization of something.
"The law is designed to prevent and punish any act permitting the use of child labor."
with permission
Allowing someone or something to do something.
"You may not proceed with this project without permission."
From Latin *permittere* meaning 'to allow, let through', from *per-* (through) + *mittere* (to send).
Historically used in legal and official contexts to grant rights or privileges.
Memory tip
Think of a 'permit' as a pass - it lets you go.
Word Origin
"to allow, to let pass"