permitting
pəˈmɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of permitting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legalTECH.process of granting official permission or authorizationTECH.
  • Permitting for the new building took several months.
collect harvest

Adjective

1.
opportunityproviding the opportunity for something
  • The permitting schedule allowed for extra activities.
allowing enabling
2.
authorizationgranting permission
  • The permitting authority approved the new building plans.
allowing authorizing consenting
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Expressions with permitting

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if the weather is good enough
The picnic will be held tomorrow, weather permitting.

Origin of permitting

Latin, permittere (to allow)

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act of permitting
the act of allowing someone to do something
vehicle operation
official document permitting a person to drive a vehicle
authority
act of sending someone away or permitting to leave
communication
permitting communication in two directions
wetadj.
alcohol
permitting alcoholic beverages
technology
permitting or denying use of a resource
places rules
permitting nudity but not requiring people to be nude
alcohol sale
license permitting sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises

Examples of permitting in a sentence

  • They delayed the festival until permitting was finalized by the county.
  • The permitting conditions enabled a smooth workflow.
  • Permitting guidelines facilitated the project's progress.
  • The permitting process was lengthy but necessary.
  • Permitting agencies must follow strict guidelines.

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  1. French:délivrance de permis, permissif, ...
  2. German:Genehmigungsverfahren, ermöglichend, ...
  3. Italian:autorizzazione, permissivo, ...
  4. Spanish:tramitación, permisivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:licenciamento, permissivo, ...
  6. Chinese:许可审批, 许可的, ...
  7. Japanese:許認可手続き, 余裕のある, ...
  8. Arabic:إِجْراءات التَّرخِيص, مُتِيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתַּן היתרים, מַאֲפְשֵׁר, ...
  10. Russian:лицензирование, разрешающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозвільна процедура, дозвільний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुमति प्रक्रिया, अनुमति देने वाला, ...
permit
pərˈmɪt
permitted
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: 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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