(n): (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
(n): the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
(n): the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
(n): large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
(n): any of several deep-bodied food fishes of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
(v): consent to, give permission
(v): give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
(v): make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
(v): allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
(v): consent to, give permission
