[noun] a legal document giving official permission to do something Synonyms: license, licence
[noun] the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization Synonyms: license, permission
[noun] large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies Synonyms: Trachinotus falcatus
[verb] 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: allow, let, countenance
[verb] 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: let, allow
[verb] 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: allow, tolerate
