permitted

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A national “positive list” of which animals citizens are legally permitted to keep as pets.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

U.S. crypto firms are now permitted to offer perpetual futures, a popular and risky digital asset investment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They have made the Spaniard a proposal and are awaiting his answer, within that are assurances he will be permitted significant influence over the recruitment operation.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Odds are it won’t happen because it can’t; sign-and-trades are not permitted if the player acquired keeps a team above the first apron.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

As the country expanded westward, the argument intensified: When new states and territories were added to the nation, should slavery be permitted in them?

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow