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permitting

Pronunciation: /pəɹˈmɪ.tɪŋ/

The English word “permitting” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. Used in an absolute clause to indicate that the statement modified by the clause (typically an expression of intent) will only be fulfilled if not impeded by the noun.

noun

  1. An act or instance of permitting something.
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