Synonyms of licenses

licenses 1 of 2

noun

variants or licences

plural of license

1

as in permissions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permissions
• authorizations
• permits
• consents
• sanctions
• warrants
• clearances
• allowances
• signatures
• grants
• certifications
• leaves
• green lights
• accreditations
• agreements
• sufferances
• concurrences
• seals
• stamps
• patents
• tolerances
• liberties
• concessions
• passes
• acceptances
• imprimaturs
• acquiescences
• assents
• tolerations
• OKs
• accords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibitions
• revocations
• refusals
• denials
• proscriptions
• injunctions
• rejections
• interdictions
• taboos
• vetoes
• exclusions
• repressions
• suppressions
• bans
• discouragements
• embargoes
• deterrences

2

as in mandates

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mandates
• accreditations
• authorizations
• delegations
• commissions
• empowerments
• promotions
• commendations
• consignments
• entrustments
• facilitations
• orderings

3

as in authorizations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• authorizations
• latitudes
• freedoms
• controls
• authorities
• runs
• powers
• mandates
• free hands
• spaces
• clutches
• dominions
• room
• commands
• grips
• holds
• ranges
• sways
• masteries
• blank checks
• cartes blanches

licenses

2 of 2

verb

variants also licences

present tense third-person singular of license

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• permits
• authorizes
• empowers
• qualifies
• vests
• certifies
• commissions
• warrants
• charters
• entitles
• credentials
• allows
• invests
• accredits
• approves
• sanctions
• privileges
• endorses
• installs
• confirms
• validates
• affirms
• initiates
• lets
• instates
• OKs
• inducts
• inaugurates
• swears in
• clears
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• blocks
• prevents
• bans
• excludes
• denies
• stops
• inhibits
• bars
• discourages
• hinders
• constrains
• prohibits
• disallows
• impedes
• forbids
• obstructs
• holds back
• shuts out
• vetoes
• outlaws
• disfranchises
• proscribes
• disenfranchises
• disbars
• enjoins
• interdicts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of licenses

Noun

While the team waits for a few more approvals and licenses, Moussavou says the drone can go out and clean clients’ buildings as soon as the next month or two. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

The company already operates in the United States, parts of Europe, and Australia, and plans to use the new capital to obtain licenses required to expand into Africa and Latin America. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Four restaurants had their licenses suspended from the week of June 28 through July 5. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

That phrase emerged from video game communities who have been frustrated by disappearing purchases, digital storefronts, server shutdowns, and software licenses that resemble rentals for a long, long time. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Microsoft has reportedly begun pulling back internal Claude Code licenses. — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Keep in mind that these often come with serial numbers or licenses, which may only provide access for a limited time. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Under California law, childcare centers require licenses from the state Department of Social Services. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Verb

The company designs and manufactures cameras and projection systems, then sells or licenses them to exhibitors like AMC Theatres. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 July 2026

With a desire to reach a more global audience, the company launched a free-to-play version of the Pro Spirits franchise without NPB or the Japan Professional Baseball Players Association licenses to the world in March. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

The university owns the underlying patents and licenses them exclusively to PrismML. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Content Partners owns or licenses more than 800 films and more than 3,000 hours of television content. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Arkansas likewise licenses residential electricians after two years. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 June 2026

Sunday’s accident in Butler, Missouri, was the deadliest crash of a skydiving plane since the twin-engine aircraft went down in Mokuleia, according to the United States Parachute Association, which licenses and rates skydiving instructors as well as serves as a lobbying group for the sport. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

The office also licenses notaries. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 June 2026