permit
verb (used with object)
to allow to do something.
permits
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present tense formof permit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“The buildout has too much momentum for either party to derail; power, permits and people are the real constraints,” the analysts at said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It has made their permits and approvals strictly a state business, hoping to offer developers a smoother ride and to attract jobs and a larger tax base.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Under this new ordinance, student filmmakers, documentary crews and ultra-low-budget projects will be able to obtain free permits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The idea behind the $1 permits is to turn more areas of L.A. into homes for all kinds of productions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“The laws of this state permit the hearing of evidence to ascertain the degree of responsibility. And, also, the law permits the offering of evidence toward the mitigation of punishment.”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
