a legal document giving official permission to do something
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
[ Syn: license , permission ]
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
[ Syn: trachinotus falcatus ]
permit (n.)
consent to, give permission; She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I wont let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam
[ Syn: allow , allow , let , let , countenance , countenance ]
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 wont allow the water come into the basement; This will permit the rain to run off
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting; We dont allow dogs here; Children are not permitted beyond this point; We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital