permitted
/pəˈmɪtɪd/ · per·mit·ed
verb
- To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. The government permitted the construction of a new highway through the city.
- To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. She permitted her child to stay up late and watch the movie.
- To allow for, to make something possible. The new policy permitted employees to work from home one day a week.
adjective
- Allowed or sanctioned by authority or rule. The permitted speed limit on the highway is 65 miles per hour.
- Authorized or licensed to do something. He is permitted to practice law in two states.
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Did you know? The word 'permitted' has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and everyday life, to indicate the act of giving permission or allowing something to happen.