"PERmitted"

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Since the question arose in coverage of an environmental group, sounds like the context may have been regulatory there as well.

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Kate

On May 29, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Jonathan Lighter wrote:

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> The real question, which explains my response, is whether it applies to
> other contexts of "permit."
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> To be "PERmitted" with a "PERmit" is perfectly reasonable, but I can't say
> I've ever heard that usage.
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> On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Amy West <medievalist at w-sts.com> wrote:
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>> On 5/29/14, 12:02 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
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>>> Here in California, with reference specifically to building permits, it
>> happens all the time.
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>> Yep. I've heard it out here in MA in the building permit context.
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