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- Dictionarylicence/ˈlʌɪsns/
noun
- 1. a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink): "a gun licence" Similar
- 2. freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour: "the government was criticized for giving the army too much licence" Similar Opposite
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an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something, usually after you have paid money and/or taken a test: a dog licence. a driving licence ( US driver's license) a TV licence. [ S or U ] formal. permission or freedom to do what you want: As parents, they allowed their children very little licence.
to give someone official permission to do or have something: The universities make discoveries and license them to a company.
The meaning of LICENSE is permission to act. How to use license in a sentence. The Shared Roots of License and Licentious Synonym Discussion of License.
Definition of licence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession. a certificate, tag, plate, etc., giving proof of such permission; official permit: a driver's license. permission to do or not to do something.
noun. 1. a certificate, tag, document, etc, giving official permission to do something. 2. formal permission or exemption. 3. liberty of action or thought; freedom. 4. intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect. poetic licence.
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.
noun. /ˈlaɪsns/ (North American English) ( British English licence) Idioms. [countable] an official document that shows that permission has been given to do, own or use something. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license. to get/obtain/have a license. to grant/issue a license.
If a licensed product or technology is physically delivered to the customer, but the license term has not yet begun, revenue should not be recognized prior to inception of the license term. A license is an official document that gives you permission to do, use, or own something.
Definition of license verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
