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Meaning of permitting
The primary meaning of the word "permitting" is to allow something to happen or be done.
Etymology of permitting
The word "permitting" comes from the Old French word "permettre", which is derived from the Latin words "per" (meaning "through" or "by means of") and "mittere" (meaning "to send" or "to let go")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to allow" or "to grant permission"
Synonyms
allowing
enabling
letting
granting
tolerating
sanctioning
approving
authorizing
licensing
consenting
acquiescing
accepting
facilitating
enabling
empowering
entitling
qualifying
certifying
validating
legitimizing
ratifying
confirming
permitting
giving
yielding
conceding
surrendering
submitting
complying
agreeing
assenting
concurring
cooperating
collaborating
Definitions
- To allow something to happen or be done, especially by giving permission or consent
- * To make it possible for something to happen or be done by removing obstacles or restrictions
Usage Examples
- The company is permitting employees to work from home due to the pandemic
- * The new policy is permitting students to take more elective courses
- * The government is permitting the construction of a new highway despite environmental concerns