permit

Universal Words verb, noun verb (-tt-) (formal) 1 to allow sb to do sth or to allow sth to happen: [VN] Radios are not permitted in the library. * There are substantial fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. * [VNN] We were not permitted any contact with each other. * Jim permitted himself a wry smile. * [VNtoinf] Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. * She would not permit herself to look at them. * (formal, spoken) Permit me to offer you some advice. [also V-ing] -< ALLOW 2 to make sth possible: [V] We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. * I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). * [VN] The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. * The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. * [VNtoinf] Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. [also V-ing] noun an official document that gives sb the right to do sth, especially for a limited period of time: a fishing / work / residence / parking permit * to apply for a permit * to issue a permit * You cannot enter the military base without a permit.