noun
Meaning 1
An act or instance of permitting something.
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Standard Lemma guide
permitting
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of permit
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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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verb
Meaning 3
Used in an absolute clause to indicate that the statement modified by the clause (typically an expression of intent) will only be fulfilled if not impeded by the noun.
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: permisión — an act or instance of permitting something
- Spanish: lo permite — used in an absolute clause
- Spanish: permitiente — used in an absolute clause