nounπShareA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit."My daughter needed a driver's license to get a job at the local store. "governmentlawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software."My software license agreement states that I can only use the program on one computer. "lawtechnologycomputingbusinessrightessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFreedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech)."The teacher gave the students license to be creative in their writing assignments. "attitudecharacterrightsocietymoralessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExcessive freedom; lack of due restraint."The teenager's license to stay out late caused many problems at home. "attitudecharactermoraltendencyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for driver's license."In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."vehiclelawgovernmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a formal (usually written) authorization."It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."governmentlawbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAuthorize officially."I am licensed to practice law in this state."governmentlawbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
