1. official documents that give permission to do something
Usage: plural of permit

1. allows or gives permission for something to happen
Usage: third person singular present of permit

Examples

• The city issued building permits for the new housing development.
• You need fishing permits to catch salmon in this river.
• The new policy permits students to use laptops during exams.
• Weather permits, we’ll have the picnic outdoors tomorrow.
• The security guard permits only authorized personnel to enter.
• This parking area permits overnight camping for RVs.
• The teacher permits late submissions with a penalty.