permit

What is the Definition of permit?

Noun:

1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
2. the act of giving a formal (usually written)
3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

Verb:

1. consent to, give permission
2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity)

Other meanings of permit (synonyms, cognates).