permitting
verb
- 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).
noun
- 1
An act or instance of permitting something.
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