Permits
/ˈpɜrmɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Official authorization allowing a person or entity to do something that would otherwise be prohibited.
The company received the required environmental permits before construction began.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of permit.
The law permits individuals to appeal the decision within 30 days.
Forms
- permit
- permitted
- permitting
Related terms
Commentary
As a noun, 'permits' is plural of 'permit'; as a verb, it is third-person singular present tense of 'permit'.
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