"license" meaning in English

See license in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪsəns/ Audio: en-au-licence.ogg [Australia] Forms: license [singular], licenses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A license is an official piece of paper that allows you to do something, such as drive, open a business, etc.
    Sense id: simple-license-en-noun-~ai1x06Z

Verb

IPA: /ˈlaɪsəns/ Audio: en-au-licence.ogg [Australia] Forms: license [canonical], licenses [third-person, singular], licensed [past], licensed [past, participle], licensing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|licens|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
    Sense id: simple-license-en-verb-5PkhKbs7
  2. Officially authorize.
    Sense id: simple-license-en-verb-~zTfDZ18
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