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or licence
1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the company is seeking license to operate several more power plants in the state
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2
as in delegation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink
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as in authorization
the right to act or move freely
military commanders on the ground must be granted considerable license, as wars cannot be micromanaged by people back in Washington
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also licence
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for license
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This is kind of what Meta is now letting military contractors do with Llama in the U.S., only without its permission.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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America has to negotiate permissions with receiving countries.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hamas official Osama Hamdan told al-Mayadeen TV network that the delegation visited Cairo to hear the Egyptian mediators' ideas, but stressed there is no change in the group's position regarding the deal.Barak Ravid, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Over the summer, 32 LAPD reserve officers and a supervisor traveled to Paris as part of the Olympic delegation to work at event sites across the country, under the supervision of the French national police and the Gendarmerie.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: The union is hoping the strike authorization serves as a wake-up call for the UC system and that their next bargaining sessions will help avoid strike activity.Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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Critics say increasing insurers' control of the program would trap consumers in health plans that are costlier to taxpayers and that can restrict their care, including by imposing onerous prior authorization requirements for some procedures.Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This also enables her husband to work, too, but there’s a catch (at least in OP’s mind).Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Open models also enable greater transparency and accountability.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year’s shows demonstrated the fruits of the commission’s three-year investment in nurturing local talent through the Saudi 100 program, a mentorship and training initiative.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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What’s the ballot: Continue a dedicated funding stream for the Washoe County Library System or give the county commission more oversight of library programs.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Bizarre cultural norms The Democratic Party at its best stands for fairness and freedom.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But amid the stories of destruction and despair, the film also promises a vision of a better world, of a future where Israelis and Palestinians, like the directors of this documentary, can work together towards justice and freedom.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Conclusion Unfortunately, space limitations don’t permit further discussion on some other new technologies.John Clemons, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Under the amendment, adults 21 and up would be permitted to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and up to five ounces in the form of marijuana concentrate.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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What is claimed to be the world’s largest-ever fashion rental pop-up has opened in London’s West End as part of a promotion by city authorities to rejuvenate the U.K. capital’s retail heart.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The promotion includes the choice of either Popeyes’ new ghost pepper sandwich, the classic or spicy sandwich.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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