permitted

Example Sentences

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“This iconic event is no different than the various other White House-hosted events on the South Lawn and properly permitted events on the Ellipse and National Mall throughout the year.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As part of his sentence, he was permitted to attend work during the day, whilst spending the night in his prison cell.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Perpetual futures, also called “perps,” let small investors take risky bets with much more leverage than would typically be permitted in traditional products.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

But Blaine wasn't permitted to speak with him until July 21, nearly three weeks after the shooting.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow