license (ˈlaɪsəns
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to grant or give a licence for (something, such as the sale of alcohol)
- to give permission to or for
Alternative Forms
ˈlicensable adjective ˈlicenser ˈlicensor noun
Synonyms
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permit,
commission,
enable,
sanction,
allow,
entitle,
warrant,
authorize,
empower,
certify,
accredit,
give a blank cheque to
licence or US license(ˈlaɪsəns)
Definitions
noun
- a certificate, tag, document, etc, giving official permission to do something
- formal permission or exemption
- liberty of action or thought; freedom
- intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect ⇒
poetic licence
- excessive freedom
- licentiousness
Word Origin
C14: via Old French and Medieval Latin licentia permission, from Latin: freedom, from licet it is allowed
