/ˈpɜːmɪt/

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Meaning

An official paper that says you are allowed to do something.

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Word origin

From Latin permittere, meaning to let something go through or allow it.

Origin
Latin
Root
permittere
English cognates
permission

Grammar

Gender
Pluralpermits

Examples

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A permit is an official paper giving you permission.

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A work permit lets you work in another country.

Smoking permitted .

"Permit" is also a verb meaning to allow; the verb is said per-MIT, the noun PER-mit.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 1: permit, salad, repair and 7 more words.