noun🔗ShareA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit."The restaurant owner needed to renew all of his business licenses to stay open legally. "governmentlawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software."Our company needs to buy more software licenses so that all employees can use the video editing program. "computingbusinesstechnologylawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).""The comedian's act was funny because it explored everyday frustrations but also took unexpected licenses with language and social conventions." "rightlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcessive freedom; lack of due restraint."The teacher warned the students that their constant chatter was turning into licenses and disrupting the class. "attitudecharactermoralphilosophyvaluesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareShort for driver's license."In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."vehiclegovernmentlawChat 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