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Added 8 October 2026

permit

/pɚˈmɪt/ noun

In Latin: condōnō, permittō, sinō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about permit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

verb

Consent to, give permission.
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
This permits the water to rush in
Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
We don't allow dogs here

Origin

From Middle English permitten, borrowed from Middle French permettre, from Latin permittō (“give up, allow”), from per (“through”) + mittō (“send”).

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