The permit
Example: Permit authorizes specific activity under law
Definition
"The permit" is an official document that authorizes a person or organization to perform a specific activity legally, often issued by a governmental authority to regulate actions such as construction, business operations, or events.
Etymology
The word "permit" comes from the Latin 'permittere,' meaning 'to let through or allow.' It evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe formal authorization, reflecting its role in granting permission under legal frameworks.
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"The permit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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