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The correct spelling is permit.
How to pronounce permit
noun
Say it like: Per-mit
The correct spelling is permit. An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. For example: "A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices."
Usage Examples
“A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.”
“The Building Department permitted that project last week.”
“We've been busy permitting the State Street development.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.
- 2.Formal permission.
- 3.A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.
verb
- 1.To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
- 2.To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
- 3.To allow for, to make something possible.
- 4.To allow, to admit (of).
- 5.(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
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