What is the meaning of permit?

noun

• A legal document giving official permission to do something.
  • synonyms: license, licence
• The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
  • synonyms: license, permission
• Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.
  • synonyms: Trachinotus falcatus

verb

• Consent to, give permission.
  • usage: "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
  • synonyms: allow, let, countenance
• Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
  • usage: "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
  • synonyms: let, allow
• Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting.
  • usage: "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"
  • synonyms: allow, tolerate