Constitute
Constitute verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
Permit and constitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Permit" instead a verb "Constitute".
Permit
Permit verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Constitute and permit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Permit".
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