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   license

   /ˈlʌɪsns/

   verb

   • 1. grant a licence to: "a pub has to be licensed by the local justices"
   • ▪ authorize the use, performance, or release of (something): "the company expect that the drug will soon be licensed for use in the USA"
   • ▪ permit (someone) to do something: "he was licensed to do no more than send a message"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from licence. The spelling -se arose by analogy with pairs such as practice, practise.

   Derivatives

   • 1. licensable adjective
   • 2. licenser noun
   • 3. licensor noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › licenseLicense Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word license, from permission to act to deviation from rules. See synonyms, examples, and related words for license.

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   Licence is a noun that means an official document or permission to do something, or a verb that means to grant or allow something. Learn how to use licence in different contexts, such as business, law, or art, with examples and translations.

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   What does license mean? License means permission to do something, especially formal permission from a government or other authority. The word often refers to the proof of that permission, such as a card or certificate.

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   A license is a legal document or permission to do, use, or own something. Learn the difference between license and licence, the types of licenses, and the synonyms and usage of the word.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of licence, a noun that means an official document or permission to do, own or use something. Find out the difference between licence and license, and see idioms and collocations with licence.