permitting

'permitting'

[permit.v.01] as in: consent to, give permission

Examples:
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam

'permitting'

[let.v.01] as in: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Examples:
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off

'permitting'

[allow.v.10] as in: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

Examples:
We don't allow dogs here
Children are not permitted beyond this point
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital

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