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