under license

phrase

: in a business arrangement where one company gives official permission to another company to do or make something

The company makes computer chips under license from the original manufacturer.

Examples of under license in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the new ships won’t cost it a dime as it will be fully financed, owned and operated in Japan under license by local leisure giant Oriental Land Company (OLC). — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Experience Group owns and operates retail and wholesale businesses under license partnerships with international corporations including Vans, Columbia, New Era, Sperry and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

This release is posted on behalf of Forbes Books (operated by Advantage Media Group under license). — Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Porsche watches were made under license for many years, first by Orfina, then by IWC and then by Eterna until 2014 when Porsche took over its own design and construction. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for under license

• concupiscence
• licence