Main entry: permission, permit, license
Definition: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Main entry: Trachinotus falcatus, permit
Definition: large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
Main entry: licence, license, permit
Definition: a legal document giving official permission to do something
Main entry: let, countenance, permit, allow
Definition: consent to, give permission
Usage: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam
Main entry: allow, tolerate, permit
Definition: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Usage: We don't allow dogs here; Children are not permitted beyond this point; We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
Main entry: let, allow, permit
Definition: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Usage: This permits the water to rush in; This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement; This will permit the rain to run off