permitted; permitting
1
: to consent to expressly or formally
permit access to records
2
: to give leave : authorize
3
: to make possible
the design permits easy access
: to give an opportunity : allow
if time permits
permitter
noun
1
: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority
a gun permit
2
: either of two pompanos (Trachinotus falcatus and T. goodei) that are important game fishes of temperate to tropical waters of the western Atlantic
Synonyms
Examples of permit in a Sentence
Verb
The judge permitted the release of the prisoner.
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items.
He permitted himself one more cookie.
The new ramp permits easier access to the highway.
Recent Examples on the Web
Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Apr. 2024
It is expected – pending future federal funding and permitting approvals – the replenishment would be repeated every six years for the next 50 years, for a total of 2 million cubic yards.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Virginia passed a law permitting colleges to pay their student athletes through name, image, and compensation deals, and other states are following suit.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
All Vail Resorts mountains in Colorado have closed except Breckenridge, which is scheduled to remain open into May, conditions permitting.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2024
The officer was advised, however, that the boy would be permitted to come back to school the next day.
—Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Members of the committee are permitted to anonymously object to a project, without any requirements for public disclosure.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Aid officials cite logistical challenges created by Israel’s strict security procedure requiring sorting, offloading, and reloading of aid – a time-consuming process that severely reduces the number of trucks entering Gaza daily to well below what is permitted.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024
However, humankind has produced technological miracles many, many times to permit mankind to exceed Malthusian predictions on population limits.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Bryant's proposal also would bar localities from banning at-home crypto mining or require a resident to apply for a permit to mine for crypto at home.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The city council of Doral will hold a Wednesday workshop to evaluate and possibly change decade-old policies regarding alcohol sales, including the extended hours permits for several CityPlace Doral businesses.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Pumping water from Lake Superior would require a federal permit from the Army Corps.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Climate and environment Environmental and community groups are alarmed that a hazardous waste treatment facility in Santa Fe Springs, roughly 550 feet from the nearest homes, will receive a new permit despite past violations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Some Palestinian citizens of Israel were even arrested on their way to small vigils, which by law do not require a police permit.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Developer Gershman Partners applied for an IDEM permit to build a warehouse on wetlands.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Hang gliding from the dunes, with approved permits, is a popular activity.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
This safe and fast shave permits quick movement around the contours of the neck and jawline, where hairs are captured at multiple angles.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Apr. 2024
It is expected – pending future federal funding and permitting approvals – the replenishment would be repeated every six years for the next 50 years, for a total of 2 million cubic yards.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Virginia passed a law permitting colleges to pay their student athletes through name, image, and compensation deals, and other states are following suit.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
All Vail Resorts mountains in Colorado have closed except Breckenridge, which is scheduled to remain open into May, conditions permitting.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2024
The officer was advised, however, that the boy would be permitted to come back to school the next day.
—Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Members of the committee are permitted to anonymously object to a project, without any requirements for public disclosure.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Aid officials cite logistical challenges created by Israel’s strict security procedure requiring sorting, offloading, and reloading of aid – a time-consuming process that severely reduces the number of trucks entering Gaza daily to well below what is permitted.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024
However, humankind has produced technological miracles many, many times to permit mankind to exceed Malthusian predictions on population limits.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Noun
In total, Clark County issued three violations related to the two monorail incidents, accusing the Boring Company of doing grading work without a permit and creating a potential hazard by exposing the base of two monorail columns.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Bryant's proposal also would bar localities from banning at-home crypto mining or require a resident to apply for a permit to mine for crypto at home.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The city council of Doral will hold a Wednesday workshop to evaluate and possibly change decade-old policies regarding alcohol sales, including the extended hours permits for several CityPlace Doral businesses.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Pumping water from Lake Superior would require a federal permit from the Army Corps.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Climate and environment Environmental and community groups are alarmed that a hazardous waste treatment facility in Santa Fe Springs, roughly 550 feet from the nearest homes, will receive a new permit despite past violations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Some Palestinian citizens of Israel were even arrested on their way to small vigils, which by law do not require a police permit.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Developer Gershman Partners applied for an IDEM permit to build a warehouse on wetlands.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Hang gliding from the dunes, with approved permits, is a popular activity.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
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permit
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per·mit
ˈpər-ˌmit, pər-ˈmit 
: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority
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