license


Definition: Meaning of, license in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlʌɪs(ə)ns /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
license licensed licensed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
licensing licenses
[] [transitive usually passive]
  1. to give official permission for someone to do or produce something, or for an activity to take place
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license used in phrases

  • driver's license (noun)
    1. an official document or card that says that you are legally allowed to drive [=  driving licence British English]
  • driving license (noun)
    1. a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle
  • fishing license (noun)
    1. a license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time
  • game license (noun)
    1. a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time
  • hunting license (noun)
    1. a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time
  • license fee (noun)
    1. as selling liquor or practicing medicine medicine a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something
  • license number (noun)
    1. the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it
  • license plate (noun)
    1. American English one of the signs with numbers on it at the front and back of a car [=  number plate British English]
  • license tax (noun)
    1. as selling liquor or practicing medicine medicine a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something
  • liquor license (noun)
    1. a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages
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