a permit issued to an applicant wishing to establish a trading post (def. 1). and who undertakes to meet certain stipulated conditions.
See also: trading post
- 1964  . . . it has been decided to grant you a trading permit for this location upon the distinct understanding that the company will comply with the under-mentioned terms. . . . Trading post permit No. 405 authorizing your company [HBC] to establish this trading post is enclosed and we would be glad to receive assurance that the conditions enumerated above will be complied with. A fee of one dollar is charged for this permit.