to allow to do something

Permit me to explain.

to allow to be done or occur

The law does not permit the sale of such drugs.

to tolerate; agree to

a law permitting Roman Catholicism in England.

to afford opportunity for, or admit of

vents to permit the escape of gases.

to grant permission; allow liberty to do something.

to afford opportunity or possibility

Write when time permits.

to allow or admit (usually fol. by of )

statements that permit of no denial.

an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license

a fishing permit.

a written order granting special permission to do something.

permission.