permit
/pɚˈmɪt/ noun C2- An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. · A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.· Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.
- A learner's permit.
Plural permits
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“Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen.”
The Partridge earnestly begged him to spare his life, saying, “Pray, master, permit me to live and I will entice many Partridges to you in recompense for your mercy to me.” The Fowler replied, “I shall now with less scruple take your life, because you are willing to save it at the cost of betraying your friends and relations.”
“Will you permit me to inquire,” said Madame de Villefort, as she arose to take her leave, “whether you usually reside here?”
“For my part, dear mother,” interposed Renée, “I trust your wishes will not prosper, and that Providence will only permit petty offenders, poor debtors, and miserable cheats to fall into M.
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