Permit
/ˈpɜːrmɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document granting authorization to do something.
She applied for a building permit before construction began.
- (v.) To allow or give authorization for something to occur.
The city permits street vendors to operate downtown.
Forms
- permits
- permitted
- permitting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish clearly between 'permit' as a noun (the document) and as a verb (the act of authorizing); use context to avoid ambiguity.
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