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
extend credit to (someone)
to permit someone to buy something on credit
The bank extended credit to the small company so that they could continue to operate.