permitted

[pərˈmɪtɪd]

permitted Definition

• 1. officially allowed or approved
• 2. tolerated or not forbidden

Using permitted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "permitted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Smoking is not permitted in the building.

• Example

  The use of cellphones is permitted during lunchtime.

• Example

  Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter the restricted area.

permitted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for permitted

• allowed
• authorized
• licensed
• entitled
• eligible

Antonyms for permitted

• forbidden
• prohibited
• banned

Phrases with permitted

• permitted by law

  allowed or authorized by the legal system

  Example

  The company's actions were permitted by law.

• not permitted

  forbidden or prohibited

  Example

  Pets are not permitted in the hotel.

• permitted development

  a type of planning permission that allows certain types of building works and changes of use to be carried out without having to make a planning application

  Example

  The extension of the house was considered as permitted development.

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Summary: permitted in Brief

'Permitted' [pərˈmɪtɪd] means officially allowed, approved, or tolerated. It is often used to describe what is allowed or not allowed in a particular situation, such as 'Smoking is not permitted in the building.' 'Permitted' can also refer to building works and changes of use that do not require planning permission, known as 'permitted development.'