Permit meaning

a legal document giving official permission to do something

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

consent to, give permission

“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”

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

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 come into the basement”

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”