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license
[lahy-suhns]
noun
formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
a certificate, tag, plate, etc., giving proof of such permission; official permit.
a driver's license.
permission to do or not to do something.
intentional deviation from rule, convention, or fact, as for the sake of literary or artistic effect.
poetic license.
exceptional freedom allowed in a special situation.
excessive or undue freedom or liberty.
the legal right to use a patent owned by another.
verb (used with object)
to grant authoritative permission or license to.
license
/ ˈɪəԲ /
verb
to grant or give a licence for (something, such as the sale of alcohol)
to give permission to or for
Other Word Forms
- licensable adjective
- licenseless adjective
- licensor noun
- licenser noun
- de-license verb (used with object)
- nonlicensable adjective
- nonlicensed adjective
- prelicense noun
- relicense verb (used with object)
- ˈԲ adjective
- ˈԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Shanks also said current North Sea oil and gas projects would be allowed to run to completion but reiterated that no further licenses for drilling would be granted.
That company accused Paramount of violating terms of its 2019 licensing pact for “South Park,” after Warner paid about $540 million for the show’s streaming rights.
While Brock “doesn’t admit any factual allegations,” his attorney Tracy Green said, he elected to surrender his license rather than invest time and money into a hearing.
The vehicles, all of them unmarked, included a black Dodge 4x4 truck, also with Arizona license plates.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for an end to the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and said new licenses should be issued for drilling in the North Sea.
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When To Use
License means permission to do something, especially formal permission from a government or other authority. The word often refers to the proof of that permission, such as a card or certificate.A license can be required for many different kinds of activities, especially those that may be considered dangerous if a person does not have the proper training. The most common types of licenses are ’s licenses, professional licenses, and licenses for businesses. Those who hold such licenses are said to be licensed. License can also be used as a verb, meaning “to grant permission” or “to give a license to.” In British English, it is commonly spelled licence.Example: I have permission to operate here, and if you doubt it you can even see my license.
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