1.a legal document giving official permission to do something
2.the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
3.large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
1.consent to, give permission;
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
2.make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen;
This permits the water to rush in
3.allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting;
We don't allow dogs here