per·mit (p r-m t )v. per·mit·ted, per·mit·ting, per·mits v.tr. 1. To allow the doing of (something); consent to: permit the sale of alcoholic beverages. 2. To grant consent or leave to (someone); authorize: permitted him to explain. 3. To afford opportunity or possibility for: weather that permits sailing. v.intr. To afford opportunity; allow: if circumstances permit. n. (pûr mt, pr-mt)1. Permission, especially in written form. 2. A document or certificate giving permission to do something; a license or warrant: a building permit. [Middle English permitten, from Latin permittere : per-, through; see per- + mittere, to let go.] per  mit·tee (pûrm-t ) n.per·mit ter n.Usage Note: In the sense "to allow for, be consistent with," permit is often followed by the preposition of: The wording of the note permits of several interpretations. But of should not be used when the meaning of permit is "to give permission": The law permits (not permits of ) camping on the beach. |
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