Licenses: meaning, definitions and examples

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licenses

[ ˈlaɪsənsɪz ]

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legal document

Official permission for someone to do something, or the document that proves this:

Synonyms

authorization, certification, permit

Examples of usage

He was fined for driving without a license.
She applied for a gun license.
The restaurant has a license to sell alcohol.
The software requires a valid license to be used.

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legally permit

To give official permission for something to happen or be done:

Synonyms

authorize, certify, permit

Examples of usage

The city council has licensed the sale of alcohol.
She is licensed to practice law in three states.
The company is licensed to operate in the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "licenses" in other languages:

🇵🇹 licenças

🇮🇳 लाइसेंस

🇩🇪 Lizenzen

🇮🇩 lisensi

🇺🇦 ліцензії

🇵🇱 licencje

🇯🇵 ライセンス

🇫🇷 licences

🇪🇸 licencias

🇹🇷 lisanslar

🇰🇷 라이센스

🇸🇦 تراخيص

🇨🇿 licence

🇸🇰 licencie

🇨🇳 许可证

🇸🇮 licence

🇮🇸 leyfi

🇰🇿 лицензиялар

🇬🇪 ლიცენზიები

🇦🇿 lisenziyalar

🇲🇽 licencias

Word origin

The word 'licenses' originates from the Latin word 'licentia', meaning 'freedom' or 'permission'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over the centuries, the concept of licenses has evolved to regulate various activities and professions, ensuring compliance with laws and standards. Today, licenses play a crucial role in many fields, from driving and business operations to software usage and professional practice.