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    Default Questions about "Permit"

    Could you please tell me which of the following is/are correct and the reasons why?

    *His health does not permit him doing (to do) it.
    *She does not permit him (his) doing it.
    *She does not permit him to do it.

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    Default Re: Questions about "Permit"

    ... does not permit him to do it.
    Meaning => He is not (permitted) to do it.

    ... does not permit him doing it.
    Meaning => He is not (permitted) doing it.

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