licence

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

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

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

Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.

Short for driver's license.

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

To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

“It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.”

Authorize officially.

“I am licensed to practice law in this state.”