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The correct spelling is permits.
How to pronounce permits
noun
Say it like: Per-mit-s
The correct spelling is permits. 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.
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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