license

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1li·cense

noun \ˈlī-sən(t)s\

Definition of LICENSE

1
a : permission to act b : freedom of action
2
a : a permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful b : a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted c : a grant by the holder of a copyright or patent to another of any of the rights embodied in the copyright or patent short of an assignment of all rights
3
a : freedom that allows or is used with irresponsibility b : disregard for standards of personal conduct : licentiousness
4
: deviation from fact, form, or rule by an artist or writer for the sake of the effect gained
licensed adjective

Variants of LICENSE

li·cense or li·cence \ˈlī-sən(t)s\

Examples of LICENSE

  1. The restaurant's owner applied for a license to sell liquor.
  2. His job as a reporter gives him license to go anywhere and ask anything.

Origin of LICENSE

Middle English, from Anglo-French licence, from Latin licentia, from licent-, licens, present participle of licēre to be permitted
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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