How to Use "Permit" with Example Sentences

permit (v): to allow

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Used with nouns:

"We will have a picnic if the weather permits."
(weather, time, schedule)

"The city permitted the use of the abandoned building."
(use, development, inspection)

Used with adverbs:

"The school normally permits visitors."
(normally, usually, generally)

"His grandmother never permits strangers in the house."
(never, rarely)

"He finally permitted them to leave."
(finally, willingly, eventually)

"She is not legally permitted to leave the country."
(legally)

Used with prepositions:

"Children are not permitted to play here."
(to)

"This is not permitted by law."
(by)

permit (n): an official, written document allowing someone to do something

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Used with verbs:

"The city issues permits by mail."
(issues, renews, grants)

"You can apply for a parking permit at the front desk."
(apply for, buy, get, request)

"My permit expired last month."
(expired)

"You must have a permit to drive that truck."
(have, get, obtain, receive)

"You need a permit to enter the building."
(need)

"A permit is required for all pet owners."
(be + required)

Used with adjectives:

"I just renewed my hunting permit."
(hunting, fishing, parking, work, operating)

"Homeowners need a special permit to build swimming pools."
(special, building)

"I bought a temporary permit to park in this lot."
(temporary, monthly, yearly, annual)

"Do you have a valid permit to park here?"
(valid)

Used with nouns:

"Are you a permit holder?"
(holder)

"I need to submit my permit application."
(application, fee)

Used with prepositions:

"You need a permit for parking."
(for)

"We can only go sailing with a boat permit."
(with)

"You cannot hunt without a permit."
(without)

"Access to the building is by permit only."
(by)