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

This fall, Dickies — the more than 100-year-old workwear brand — debuted its first footwear collection with partner SureWerx, which also produces safety shoes under license with New Balance and Airwalk, plus its own Avenger label. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

By 2021, Saudi Arabia reached a deal with Turkey to co-produce its Karayel-SU drone under license from its Turkish manufacturer Vestel Savunma. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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

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