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as in enabling
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 licensing
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Among the partners who participated in all five films are Mathematic Film (VFX), Company 3 (audio and color finishing), Signature Post (sound design), Format (music supervision, library use and licensing).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In June this year, True CJ signed a new licensing partnership with regional arm CJ ENM HK to bring Korean IP remakes to Latin America and several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
At Hulu, Holme worked on content licensing, co-productions, partnerships and strategy.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, commercial deployments serving over 100 million monthly active users require separate licensing from Tencent.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Disney sports powerhouse will be licensing additional games.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Netflix and other streaming services restrict access to regional catalogs due to licensing deals with certain regions.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Licensing Is The Next Battleground The current fix being explored by regulators is licensing.
—Don Markland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even with the changes, the Playboy brand accounts for $3 billion in annual consumer spending across the world — that’s a lot of logo licensing on shot glasses, keychains and clothing.
—Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Fintiv, based in Austin, Texas, said Apple held multiple meetings in 2011 and 2012 and entered nondisclosure agreements with CorFire aimed at licensing its mobile wallet technology, to capitalize on fast-growing demand for contactless payments.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Although the answer was reasonable for an unsophisticated seller, the listing agent should have required confirmation of licensing status with the Registrar of Contractors.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 5 Aug. 2025
However, vaccines undergo rigorous testing before licensing as well as ongoing surveillance after they’re authorized.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The union is not only charged with protecting their members, but also responsible for creating commercial opportunities and managing group licensing deals.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Among the partners who participated in all five films are Mathematic Film (VFX), Company 3 (audio and color finishing), Signature Post (sound design), Format (music supervision, library use and licensing).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In June this year, True CJ signed a new licensing partnership with regional arm CJ ENM HK to bring Korean IP remakes to Latin America and several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
At Hulu, Holme worked on content licensing, co-productions, partnerships and strategy.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, commercial deployments serving over 100 million monthly active users require separate licensing from Tencent.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Armani was also among the first to understand the importance of licensing details in such key categories as his booming beauty and fragrance division, and forged a formidable partnership with L’Oréal.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Disney sports powerhouse will be licensing additional games.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Netflix and other streaming services restrict access to regional catalogs due to licensing deals with certain regions.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Licensing Is The Next Battleground The current fix being explored by regulators is licensing.
—Don Markland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even with the changes, the Playboy brand accounts for $3 billion in annual consumer spending across the world — that’s a lot of logo licensing on shot glasses, keychains and clothing.
—Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Fintiv, based in Austin, Texas, said Apple held multiple meetings in 2011 and 2012 and entered nondisclosure agreements with CorFire aimed at licensing its mobile wallet technology, to capitalize on fast-growing demand for contactless payments.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Although the answer was reasonable for an unsophisticated seller, the listing agent should have required confirmation of licensing status with the Registrar of Contractors.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 5 Aug. 2025
However, vaccines undergo rigorous testing before licensing as well as ongoing surveillance after they’re authorized.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Verb
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Additionally, the Nevo A06’s roof houses a lidar system, complemented by three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 cameras, enabling level 2 advanced driving assistance features.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, these responses did not follow, enabling the Taliban to continue and do so with impunity.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company posted 6,955 lines of assembly language code to GitHub under an MIT license, allowing anyone to freely use, modify, and distribute the code that helped launch the personal computer revolution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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And when the restaurant gets its liquor license, the bar in the middle of the dining room will begin serving drinks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The judge wound up authorizing his release from custody, so Epstein was alone in his cell from then until his death.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By setting up permissions in advance, the agent (individual with the power to act on behalf of someone else) can step in immediately if the account owner is incapacitated.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After scouting several locations in Florida, California and Texas, the organizers decided on the Hamptons after Wilson, who died earlier this year, granted them permission to showcase in his space.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Environmental reviews and permitting can stretch on for years.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Utilities do, while states control siting and permitting.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Respecting it communicates that both voices matter and that decisions cannot move forward without mutual consent.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are so many fun home decor in Pottery Barn’s clearance section for less than $50, including candle holders, faux plants, and even (some) bedding.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brunner was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance, where her blood was drawn following the issuance of a search warrant, according to the complaint.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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