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building permit

American  

noun

  1. an official certificate of permission issued by local authorities to a builder to construct, enlarge, or alter a building.


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On April 29, the first building permit is issued for preparatory work on the site.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

But, she added, the building permit could be cancelled if the fire safety authorities were not properly consulted.

From BBC May 27, 2026

A contractor who offers to do the job without a building permit is a red flag.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

A Times analysis of Los Angeles County building permit records shows two distinct realities: Interest in rebuilding is high and progress is slow.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

I also pull the building permit for the Gardens of Glenwood to show that the interior space has the proper drainage, and that in the original plans, they didn't show rocks, but plants.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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