permit grant

[/ˈpɜːrmɪt ɡrænt/ or /pərˈmɪt ɡrænt/]
nounpl: permit grants
concessão de licença / concessão de permissão
1. An official authorization or license issued by a government or regulatory body allowing an individual or organization to perform a specific activity or use a property
The company received a permit grant to construct the new factory in the industrial zone.
A empresa recebeu uma concessão de licença para construir a nova fábrica na zona industrial.
2. The act or process of officially granting permission or authorization for a regulated activity
The permit grant process took six months to complete.
O processo de concessão de permissão levou seis meses para ser concluído.
3. A legal document conferring the right to perform an activity subject to specified conditions
Contractors must obtain a permit grant before beginning any construction work.
Os contratantes devem obter uma concessão de licença antes de iniciar qualquer trabalho de construção.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, permit grants are essential bureaucratic tools for regulating business, construction, and public safety. In Brazil, the process is typically handled by municipal or state authorities and can involve multiple agencies. In the USA, the process varies by state and local jurisdiction. The term reflects the importance of governmental oversight in regulated industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
licenseauthorizationconsentapprovalpermissionconcession
Antonyms / Antônimos
denialrefusalprohibitionrejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concessão de licença / concessão de permissão
Standard term used in official administrative contexts
São Paulo
alvará de funcionamento / licença de operação
More commonly refers to business operating licenses
Rio de Janeiro
concessão / autorização municipal
Often emphasizes municipal authority granting the permit
Portugal
concessão / autorização / licença
Legal terminology similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight variations in administrative procedure

Related Words

licensingregulatory compliancezoning approvalenvironmental clearancebuilding permit

Related Idioms & Phrases

to obtain a permit grant
to issue a permit grant
under permit grant
permit grant holder
permit grant conditions
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