permit

UK: pəˈmɪt | US: pərˈmɪt

Definition

  1. v. to allow or authorize something

  2. n. an official document granting permission

Structure
per <through>mit <send>
Etymology

The word "permit" originates from Latin permittere, combining per- (meaning "through" or "completely") and mittere (meaning "to send"). The idea is of "sending something through" or "allowing it to pass," which evolved into the modern sense of granting authorization. The root mit appears in many English words (e.g., "submit," "emit"), retaining its core meaning of sending or releasing.

Examples

  1. The city does not permit parking on this street.

  2. You need a permit to build a fence in this neighborhood.

  3. The teacher permitted the students to leave early.

  4. The park requires a fishing permit for all visitors.

  5. Her visa does not permit her to work in this country.