English Reference
adjective

permitted

adj.
US /pɝˈmɪtɪd/ UK /pəmˈɪtɪd/ per·mit·ted

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    allowed or authorized by a rule, law, or person in charge.

    authorized or sanctioned by official regulation or authority.

    Simple

    Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital building.

    In context

    The maximum permitted speed on this stretch of the motorway is lower than usual due to the ongoing construction work.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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