license

/ˈlaɪsəns/
noun
  1. An official document or card that gives permission to do, own, or use something.
    • The restaurant needs a liquor license to serve alcohol.
    • He renewed his fishing license online.
    • She passed the driving test and received her license.
  2. Freedom to act or behave in a way that is not strictly controlled.
    • The new policy gives managers more license to make decisions.
    • The artist took creative license with the historical facts.
    • Poetic license allows writers to bend grammar rules.
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verb
  1. To give official permission for someone to do, own, or use something.
    • The city licensed the food truck to operate downtown.
    • The company is licensed to manufacture medical devices.
    • The state licenses doctors after they pass their exams.
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