Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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permit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
permissive | No | Yes | No | No |
permit (noun) | permissive (noun) |
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the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | |
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies | |
a legal document giving official permission to do something |
permit (adjective) | permissive (adjective) |
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granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline | |
not preventive |
permit (verb) | permissive (verb) |
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consent to, give permission; permit | |
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting | |
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen |