Permit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Permit ( noun )

1. A legal document or certificate that allows a person or organization to do something.
2. An official document that gives permission or authorization to do something.
3. A document that gives permission to do something that is otherwise prohibited.

Origin:

From middle english permit, from old french permettre, from latin permittere, from per- ("through") + mittere ("to sen.d")

Examples:

1. He needed a permit to hunt in that area.
2. She applied for a permit to build a new house.
3. The company was issued a permit to operate the factory.

(As a verb)

Permit ( verb )

1. A legal document or certificate that allows a person or organization to do something.
2. An official document that gives permission or authorization to do something.
3. A document that gives permission to do something that is otherwise prohibited.

Origin:

From middle english permit, from old french permettre, from latin permittere, from per- ("through") + mittere ("to sen.d")

Examples:

1. He needed a permit to hunt in that area.
2. She applied for a permit to build a new house.
3. The company was issued a permit to operate the factory.