permit

noun

1
An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.
“A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.”
2
Formal permission.

1
To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
2
To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
3
To allow for, to make something possible.
4
To allow, to admit (of).
5
(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
“The Building Department permitted that project last week.”
6
(pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
“We've been busy permitting the State Street development.”
7
To hand over, resign (something to someone).

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