əˈlaʊ ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns

ˈlaɪsəns ˈlaɪsəns pəˈmɪʃən pɚˈmɪʃən ˈpɝmɪt pɚˈmɪt ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt consent to, give permission; permit 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 allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting We don't allow dogs here Children are not permitted beyond this point We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen This permits the water to rush in This sealed door won't allow the water to come into the basement This will permit the rain to run off large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies a legal document giving official permission to do something