Synonyms for permit
ˈpɜr mɪtper·mit

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1. permit

   We allow that which we do not attempt to hinder; we permit that to which we give some express authorization. When this is given verbally it is called permission; when in writing it is commonly called a permit. There are establishments that any one will be allowed to visit without challenge or hindrance; there are others that no one is allowed to visit without a permit from the manager; there are others to which visitors are admitted at specified times, without a formal permit. We allow a child's innocent intrusion; we concede a right; grant a request; consent to a sale of property; permit an inspection of accounts; sanction a marriage; tolerate the rudeness of a well-meaning servant; submit to a surgical operation; yield to a demand or necessity against our wish or will, or yield something under compulsion; as, the sheriff yielded the keys at the muzzle of a revolver, and allowed the mob to enter. Suffer, in the sense of mild concession, is now becoming rare, its place being taken by allow, permit, or tolerate. Compare PERMISSION.

   See also synonyms for PROHIBIT.

   Synonyms:
   admit, allow, concede, consent to, grant, let, sanction, suffer, tolerate, yield

   Antonyms:
   deny, disallow, disapprove, forbid, protest, refuse, reject, resist, withstand

   Preposition:
   To allow of (in best recent usage, simply to allow) such an action; allow one in such a course; allow for spending-money.

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1. license, licence, permitnoun

   a legal document giving official permission to do something

   Synonyms:
   license, licence, permission, permit

   Antonyms:
   interdict, prohibit, proscribe, disallow, nix, veto, forbid

2. license, permission, permitnoun

   the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

   Synonyms:
   license, licence, permission, permit

   Antonyms:
   nix, disallow, interdict, proscribe, prohibit, veto, forbid

3. permit, Trachinotus falcatusverb

   large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

   Synonyms:
   license, licence, permission, permit

   Antonyms:
   proscribe, prohibit, nix, forbid, interdict, veto, disallow

4. permit, allow, let, countenanceverb

   consent to, give permission

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   rent, admit, have, grant, set aside, appropriate, let, give up, reserve, tolerate, countenance, permit, provide, get, leave, allow, take into account, lease, allow for, earmark

   Antonyms:
   proscribe, nix, veto, interdict, disallow, prohibit, forbid

5. let, allow, permitverb

   make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   rent, admit, have, grant, set aside, appropriate, let, tolerate, give up, reserve, get, countenance, permit, provide, leave, allow, take into account, lease, allow for, earmark

   Antonyms:
   interdict, veto, proscribe, forbid, prohibit, nix, disallow

6. allow, permit, tolerateverb

   allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

   "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"

   Synonyms:
   admit, put up, grant, set aside, stand, appropriate, abide, support, let, digest, suffer, brook, bear, give up, stick out, reserve, tolerate, countenance, permit, provide, endure, leave, allow, stomach, take into account, allow for, earmark

   Antonyms:
   veto, disallow, interdict, proscribe, prohibit, nix, forbid

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1. • Authorization

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1. permitverb

   Synonyms:
   allow, let, suffer, license, empower, authorize, warrant, give permission to, give leave to, give carte blanche to

2. permitnoun

   Synonyms:
   leave, license, permission, liberty

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1. permitnoun

   Synonyms:
   warrant, license, leave, permission

2. permitverb

   Synonyms:
   allow, consent to, suffer, tolerate, let, authorize, indulge, license, empower

   Antonyms:
   refuse, disallow, prohibit, resist

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1. List of paraphrases for "permit":

   licence, permits, permission, allow, licences, enable, authorize, license, permissions, authorisation, allowed, permitted, authorise, authorization, licensing, licenses, enabled, allowing, resulted, leave, permis, helped, let, authorizing, permitting, led

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1. George Will:

   The president is doing all that the country will permit him to do. That is, air support and logistical support, beyond that, they will put up with very little. Except… [American troops] are still getting killed.

2. Josh Stein:

   Today’s move by the General Assembly to repeal our pistol permit law has made our communities less safe. Now, dangerous people – like violent criminals and domestic abusers – will be able to more easily get their hands on guns, too many worry that their kids may not come home from school. Gun violence is a terrifying threat, and eliminating background checks will make the job of law enforcement officers more difficult. While our legislators failed us, I’ll continue to do everything in my power to keep people in our state safe.

3. Polat Kizildag:

   Even if you provide refugees with good conditions, a house, a work permit, education, they will still try to go to Europe, because the refugees' perception is that Europe will welcome them, will provide them with money and a good life.

4. The GAO:

   Faithful execution of the law does not permit the President to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law.

5. Pekka Valikangas:

   This must be taken care of before the ministry decides on the permit.