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

Noreus then submitted fraudulent transcripts to state nursing boards so students could take licensing examinations and obtain nursing licenses, according to prosecutors. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Luckily, there are tons of early discounts on some of the most popular licenses, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Super Mario, Marvel, and more. — Anja Webb, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026

Fragrance is the biggest portion of GBB’s business, which includes licenses for Zegna and Elie Saab and, with its recent acquisition of Italian giant Angelini Industries’ beauty division AB Parfums SpA, Trussardi and Laura Biagiotti. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

The New Lenox Village Board considered Monday whether to allow specific security devices in businesses, including those with video gaming licenses. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Employers can also add screening queries covering certifications, licenses, availability and other requirements. — Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

That means addressing applicable licenses, privacy processes, insurance, payer credentialing, patient forms, billing, scheduling and communication workflows. — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

There is a legitimate economic argument for enforcing work permits, business licenses and rules reserving certain sectors for citizens. — Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Because there is only so much spectrum to go around as a matter of fundamental physics, governments have historically managed it by issuing exclusive licenses – dedicating certain highways to specific users and telling everyone else to stay off. — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

If the launch needs to be postponed, a planning advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration, which licenses commercial rocket launches, suggests another opportunity is available the following day. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

The California Public Utilities Commission licenses companies that use autonomous vehicles to transport members of the public and oversees robotaxi pilot programs. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licenses funeral directors and embalmers. — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

But the education department oversees the Commission for Independent Education, which licenses unaccredited, private schools like Carleen. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Buermann licenses cartoons and shorts shown at each event, to check the boxes but also to gain industry respect and help with financial support. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The remaining argument, worth $36 billion by one count and a couple of state budgets by another, is about who licenses it, who is excluded from it, and who collects the tax. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Qualcomm makes significant profit through its QTL division, which licenses its intellectual property for cellular connections and other chip technology to other companies. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 July 2026

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