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- Dictionarylicence/ˈlʌɪsns/
noun
- 1. a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink): "a gun licence" Similar
- 2. freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour: "the government was criticized for giving the army too much licence" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of LICENSE is permission to act. How to use license in a sentence. The Shared Roots of License and Licentious Synonym Discussion of License.
LICENCE definition: 1. an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something, usually after you…. Learn more.
to give someone official permission to do or have something: The universities make discoveries and license them to a company.
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.
noun. 1. a certificate, tag, document, etc, giving official permission to do something. 2. formal permission or exemption. 3. liberty of action or thought; freedom. 4. intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect. poetic licence.
licence. noun. /ˈlaɪsns/ ( US English license) Idioms. [countable] an official document that shows that permission has been given to do, own or use something. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence. to get/obtain/have a licence. to grant/issue a licence.
a certificate, tag, document, etc, giving official permission to do something. formal permission or exemption. liberty of action or thought; freedom. intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect. poetic licence. excessive freedom. licentiousness. Discover More. Word History and Origins.
1. To give or yield permission to or for: "Deep down I wondered what licensed me to speak" (Jan Clausen). 2. To grant a license to or for; authorize. See Synonyms at authorize.
To license a person or activity means to give official permission for the person to do something or for the activity to take place. ...a proposal that would require the state to license cars. American English : license / ˈlaɪsəns /
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.
