License: meaning, definitions and examples

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license

[ ˈlaɪsəns ]

^{Context #1}

legal document

A legal document giving official permission to do something, or the document itself.

Synonyms

authorization, certification, permit

Examples of usage

The company applied for a license to operate in the city.
She carries a driver's license in her wallet.

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grant permission

To give official permission for someone to do something.

Synonyms

authorize, certify, permit

Examples of usage

The city council will license the new restaurant to serve alcohol.
The government agency licenses individuals to practice certain professions.

Translations

Translations of the word "license" in other languages:

🇵🇹 licença

🇮🇳 लाइसेंस

🇩🇪 Lizenz

🇮🇩 lisensi

🇺🇦 ліцензія

🇵🇱 licencja

🇯🇵 ライセンス

🇫🇷 licence

🇪🇸 licencia

🇹🇷 lisans

🇰🇷 라이센스

🇸🇦 رخصة

🇨🇿 licence

🇸🇰 licencia

🇨🇳 许可证

🇸🇮 licenca

🇮🇸 leyfi

🇰🇿 лицензия

🇬🇪 ლიცენზია

🇦🇿 lisenziya

🇲🇽 licencia

Word origin

The word 'license' comes from the Latin word 'licentia', meaning freedom or permission. It has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to a formal permission or authorization. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of legal documents granting permission for various activities.