1 : to allow to happen or do : give permission. 2 : to make possible : give an opportunity We'll visit the museum if time permits. permit.

What does the root word of permit mean?

(You can always kick him back out if he messes with your stuff.) To permit means to let someone do something. It comes from the Latin permittere which means "give up, allow to pass through." You might feel like you "gave up" when you permitted your brother to enter your room.

What is permit example?

Permit is defined as an official document that allows you to do or have something. An example of a permit is a gun license. An example of a permit is a city-issued allowance for a parade. An example of a permit is the ticket that says you paid for parking.