permit
permit is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, permit is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpermit
- An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.
Example: "A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices."
- Formal permission.
- To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
- To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
- To allow for, to make something possible.
- To allow, to admit (of).
- (pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
Example: "The Building Department permitted that project last week."
- (pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
Example: "We've been busy permitting the State Street development."
- To hand over, resign (something to someone).
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