noun🔗ShareA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit."The restaurant needs several licences, including one for selling alcohol and another for operating outdoors. "governmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software."The software company offers different types of licences, each allowing a specific number of users to access the program. "lawbusinesstechnologycomputinginternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).""The teacher, nearing the end of the school year, started granting students more licences in their project work, allowing them to choose their own topics and presentation styles." "attitudesocietymoralcharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcessive freedom; lack of due restraint."The students' licence during the substitute teacher's class led to a chaotic and unproductive learning environment. "moralcharacterattituderightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareShort for driver's license."In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."governmentvehiclelawtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give a formal (usually written) authorization."It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."governmentlawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuthorize officially."I am licensed to practice law in this state."governmentlawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
