Pronunciation

/prɪˈmɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Permission granted by a higher authority or to do something: The city council granted a permit for the construction project.
2. A document authorizing a specific activity or action: He had to apply for a permit to drive a commercial vehicle.

Verb

1. To allow or give permission for (an action or event): The manager permitted her employees to work from home.
2. To authorize officially: The government permits hunting during certain seasons.

Phrases

• “With a permit in hand”
• “Obtain a permit for”
• “Permitting such behavior”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The construction company needed a permit before they could start digging.”
• Verb: “After obtaining the permit, he was allowed to operate the heavy machinery.”
• Verb: “The museum permits photography without flash inside the exhibits.”

Synonyms

• Authorization
• Approval
• Permission
• License
• Authorization to act

Antonyms

• Denial
• Prohibition
• Restriction
• Ban
• Forbid