This is the 207th most frequent Catalan word.
permet
"Permet" means "allows" or "permits" in English.
In this case, 'permet' implies authorization or validation through the action mentioned.
Només la seva signatura permet donar per vàlid el document.
Only her signature allows the document to be validated.
'Permet' here indicates the facilitation or enablement provided by modern technology.
La tecnologia moderna permet una comunicació més ràpida.
Modern technology allows for faster communication.
Here, 'permet' is a verb meaning 'allows' or 'permits'. It shows permission or enabling.