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License

/ˈlaɪsəns/

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

📖 Definitions of "License"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.

verb
  1. 1

    To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

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

  2. 2

    Authorize officially.

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

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