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permitter

|per-mit-ter|

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/pərˈmɪtər/

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/pəˈmɪtə/

(permit)

allow or authorize

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
permitpermitspermitterspermitspermittedpermittedpermittingpermissionpermitted
Etymology
Etymology Information

'permitter' originates from the Latin word 'permittere,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'

Historical Evolution

'permittere' transformed into the Old French word 'permettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'permit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to send through or allow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grant permission.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that grants permission or authorization.

The city council acts as the permitter for new construction projects.

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Last updated: 2025/07/18 14:31