Dictionary Check: permit
"permit" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
a legal document giving official permission to do something
noun
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
noun
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
verb
consent to, give permission; permit
Example:
"She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example:
"This permits the water to rush in"
verb
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Example:
"We don't allow dogs here"
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