Only those species below a certain level were permitted to continue their development.

"My honor would not permit me to continue at the head of this country."

Can't imagine how you've been permitted to continue almost a full academic year in the wrong field.

It also permitted us to continue working and raising our children.

We cannot permit you to continue on your present course.

These countries should be permitted to continue using their existing methods'.

The Birmingham watch committee and the home secretary permitted him to continue in office until his death.

It is extremely unlikely the business activities would be permitted to continue.

It would end any hope she might have of being permitted to continue in a religious vocation.

What I'd rule in is some role that would permit me to continue to try to effect policy.