Definition of "Permit" :

noun: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

noun: large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

noun: a legal document giving official permission to do something

verb: consent to, give permission

"She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband."

verb: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

"Children are not permitted beyond this point."

verb: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

"This permits the water to rush in."