permitted
pəˈmɪtɪd
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Definition of permitted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

rulesallowed or authorized by rules
  • Only permitted vehicles can enter the restricted area.
  • Only permitted personnel are allowed beyond this point.
  • Permitted activities include hiking and bird watching.
allowed authorized
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Origin of permitted

Latin, permittere (to allow)

Terms with permitted included in their meaning

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legaladj.
lawful
permitted by law
permission law
be allowed or permitted to do something by law or rules
forbidden access
in a way that is not allowed or permitted
lawful manner
in a manner permitted by law
permitted
sanctioned or permitted by law
permitted
allowed or accepted without explicit approval
not allowed
not officially accepted, permitted, or authorized
legal
person officially permitted to perform certain actions or access specific resources

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  1. French:autorisé, ...
  2. German:erlaubt, ...
  3. Italian:permesso, ...
  4. Spanish:autorizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:autorizado, ...
  6. Chinese:允许的, ...
  7. Japanese:許可された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَسْمُوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּתָר, ...
  10. Russian:разрешённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозволений, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुमत, ...
permit
pərˈmɪt
permitting
permit: official document granting permission for an activity
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Definition of permit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
legalofficial document granting permission for an activity
  • You need a permit to build a house.
authorization license warrant
2.
fishTECH.type of fish found in the West IndiesTECH.
  • We caught a permit during our fishing trip.
fish marine animal sea creature

Verb

tr.
1.
authorizegive authorization or consent
  • The city council will permit the construction of a new building.
allow authorize consent
2.
general allowanceallow something to happen or exist
  • The rules permit flexibility in the schedule.
allow authorize consent
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  • permit: official document granting permission for an activity
    official document granting permission for an activity
  • permit: type of fish found in the West Indies
    type of fish found in the West Indies

Expressions with permit

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allow natural processes or events to happen without interference
We must permit nature to take her course in healing.
license allowing fishing in certain areas
He obtained his fishing permit before heading to the lake.
official document allowing vehicle parking in specific areas
She displayed her parking permit on the dashboard.
official document allowing someone to drive a vehicle
She showed her driving permit to the officer during the traffic stop.
temporary license for learning to drive
She received her learner's permit last week.
legal authorization to work in a foreign country
She applied for a work permit to work in Canada.

Origin of permit

Latin, permittere (allow)

Examples of permit in a sentence

  • She applied for a permit to host the event.
  • The permit is popular among local anglers.
  • Chefs prize the permit for its delicate flavor.
  • The manager will permit extra breaks during the shift.
  • They won't permit any delays in the project.
  • The manager will permit a late submission this time.

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  1. French:permis, permettre, ...
  2. German:Genehmigung, genehmigen, ...
  3. Italian:permesso, autorizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:permiso, permitir, ...
  5. Portuguese:licença, permitir, ...
  6. Chinese:许可证, 批准, ...
  7. Japanese:許可証, 許可する, ...
  8. Arabic:تصريح, سَمَحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶיתֵר, לְהַתִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:разрешение, разрешать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозвіл, дозволяти, ...
  12. Hindi:परमिट, अधिकार देना, ...
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