So hammer6, per merriam-webster's learned opinion, quoted for your use, do you believe is violated and which definition should i have used...?
Definition of allow
transitive verb
1a:
PERMITdoesn't allow people to smoke in his home
b: to fail to restrain or prevent allow the dog to roam
2a: to assign as a share or suitable amount (as of time or money) allow an hour for lunch
b: to reckon as a deduction or an addition allow a gallon for leakage
3:
ADMIT,
CONCEDEmust allow that money causes problems in marriage
4achiefly Southern US and Midland US : to be of the opinion :
THINK
bdialect :
SAY,
STATE
c: to express an opinion —usually used with as how or that
5chiefly Southern US and Midland US :
INTEND,
PLAN
intransitive verb
1: to make a possibility :
ADMIT —used with of evidence that allows of only one conclusion
2: to give consideration to circumstances or contingencies —used with fora plan that allows for expansion
3: to give an opportunity :
PERMITS She worked on the project here and there as time allowed.This should take 5 minutes for 1 strength-cardio circuit combo. If time allows, repeat once more for a 10-minute workout or twice more for a 15-minute workout.— Tracy Teare This plan is being implemented in phases as funding allows.— Waterloo-Cedar Falls (Iowa) Courier
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permit; to fail to restrain or prevent; to assign as a share or suitable amount (as of time or money)… See the full definition
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While the Tarheel state, as touted on this OCDO for years, has no state constitutional nor legislative/county/city statutory restraints on NC citizens > 18 years and older from OPEN Carrying their SD handguns.
This stated, the Tarheel state has NOT ESTABLISHED NOR PROHIBITED private/public property retail entrepreneurs servicing j.q.public visiting the establishment from putting up signage stating "NO WEAPONS" [OC/CC] mandates on their property.
so, as stated. "allowed" to, was actually a promo for the dealership who allowed this NC citizen & potential customer to conduct business w/the organization while maintaining my SD posture by open carrying my trusty handgun on my hip!