Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

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”
• “I cannot allow you to see your exam”

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”
• “This will permit the rain to run off”

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”
• “We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital”