n.
1.a legal document giving official permission to do something
2.the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
3.large game fish permit v.
1.consent to, give permission
2.make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
3.allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
Idiom of the Day
run counter to (something)
to be in opposition to something
The actions of the manager run counter to what he says that he believes.