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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

permit

/pərˈmɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does permit mean?

noun, verb

A document or license that gives permission to do something, or to allow something to happen. To give permission for something to happen or to allow something to be done.

Example

"The park ranger issued a permit to the hikers, allowing them to camp in the wilderness."

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