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license

/ˈlaɪsəns/

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noun

Licence, permis

A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.

Examples :

"My daughter needed a driver's license to get a job at the local store. "

Ma fille avait besoin d'un permis de conduire pour obtenir un emploi dans le magasin local.

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noun

Licence, conditions d'utilisation

The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.

Examples :

"My software license agreement states that I can only use the program on one computer. "

Mon contrat de licence de logiciel stipule que je ne peux utiliser le programme que sur un seul ordinateur.

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noun

Licence, liberté, permission

Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).

Examples :

"The teacher gave the students license to be creative in their writing assignments. "

Le professeur a donné aux élèves la liberté d'être créatifs dans leurs devoirs d'écriture.

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noun

Licence, laisser-aller

Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.

Examples :

"The teenager's license to stay out late caused many problems at home. "

La licence du teenager de rentrer tard a causé de nombreux problèmes à la maison.

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noun

Permis de conduire

Short for driver's license.

Examples :

"In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."

Pour entrer dans le bâtiment, je dois montrer mon permis de conduire.

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verb

Autoriser, accorder une licence

To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

Examples :

"It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."

Il a été décidé d'autoriser Wikipédia sous la GFDL.

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verb

Autoriser, agréer

Authorize officially.

Examples :

"I am licensed to practice law in this state."

Je suis autorisé à exercer le droit dans cet état.

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