permit

verb

/pəˈmɪt/

/pɚ-/ (-tt-)

Definition

B1 [T] formal to allow something: The regulations do not permit much flexibility. [+ -ing verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month. [+ obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password. As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.formal The law permits of no other interpretation.Allowing and permitting C1 [I] formal to make something possible: The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit. We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough).Allowing and permittingEncouraging and urging onInspiration and inspiring

(Definition of permit verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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