To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).
To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.
To forbid (someone) from doing something.
To exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict.
To impede (an enemy); to interrupt or destroy (enemy communications, supply lines etc).
To forbid (an action or thing) by formal or legal sanction.
An injunction.
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (e.g., a king or an oligarchy with similar powers). Extreme unction/Anointing of the Sick is excepted.