This answer was too clear to permit of any mistake as to his sentiments.

The laws of this country do not permit of murder!

"Does the Constitution permit the execution of an innocent person?"

The tone is too determined to permit of further argument.

The French generals permitted too many of their troops to die.

Each feared to be caught in a condition that would not permit of defense.

Permit me, please, to ask you a couple of questions.

Only when it became too dark to see would he permit of a halt.

This intrusion is necessary because a matter has come up which will permit of no delay.

It must be conferred by the doing, causing, or permitting of some act.