Definition of "permit" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

2. (transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

3. (intransitive) To allow for, to make something possible.

4. (intransitive) To allow, to admit (of).

5. (transitive, pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).

   • The Building Department permitted that project last week.

6. (transitive, 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. (now archaic, rare) To hand over, resign (something to someone).

noun

1. An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

   • A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.
   • Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.

2. (obsolete) Formal permission.

noun

1. A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.