Synonyms of licensing

licensing 1 of 2

noun

variants also licencing

as in license

Related Words

• license
• permission
• permitting
• granting
• consent
• clearance
• sanction
• allowing
• letting
• approval
• authorization
• allowance
• sanctioning
• tolerance
• promotion
• endorsement
• prescription
• leave
• toleration
• support
• approbation
• enabling
• sufferance
• encouragement
• imprimatur
• OK
• compliance
• facilitation
• submission
• blessing
• agreement
• acquiescence
• assent
• obedience
• accession

Dissimilar Words

• prohibition
• ban
• embargo
• veto
• interdiction
• restriction
• proscription
• limitation
• inhibition
• interdict
• restraint
• taboo
• constraint
• no-no

licensing

2 of 2

verb

variants also licencing

present participle of license

as in enabling

to give official or legal power to

a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabling
• authorizing
• empowering
• qualifying
• permitting
• commissioning
• accrediting
• certifying
• investing
• chartering
• vesting
• warranting
• allowing
• entitling
• approving
• sanctioning
• endorsing
• credentialing
• validating
• installing
• confirming
• affirming
• initiating
• letting
• privileging
• inaugurating
• inducting
• OK'ing
• clearing
• instating
• swearing in
• enfranchising

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preventing
• excluding
• disqualifying
• denying
• blocking
• banning
• stopping
• inhibiting
• discouraging
• hindering
• constraining
• impeding
• prohibiting
• obstructing
• holding back
• barring
• disallowing
• shutting out
• forbidding
• outlawing
• proscribing
• enjoining
• vetoing
• disbarring
• disfranchising
• disenfranchising
• interdicting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of licensing

Noun

In September, 500 StudioCanal projects will disappear from customers’ libraries in the UK and parts of Europe thanks to an expiring licensing agreement. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Cannabis banking still sits at the intersection of BSA, payments, state licensing, federal uncertainty, and reputational risk. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The Palm Beach County board of commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the licensing agreement in early May, after a meeting where members of the public spoke strongly in favor of and against the renaming. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 July 2026

The out-of-date Harold’s Chicken Shack company website lists 47 official franchise locations nationwide, primarily through brand licensing rather than a traditional, rigid corporate structure. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The director told police the incident was reported to state licensing authorities. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Poncy claims the renaming could lead to safety risk and communication issues for pilots and air traffic controllers, raises uncertainties pertaining to licensing and trademark rights, and is an overreach of power on local government. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Nothing about the trailer’s handling or licensing requirements changes. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

The clinic offers vaccinations for dogs and cats, rabies vaccinations, licensing, microchips, pet food and other supplies. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Verb

Like separately licensing low-voltage electricians, residential water-and-drain plumbers, and data center HVAC specialists? — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Fawcett started a music production and licensing company in 2011 before becoming a therapist himself, also in Minneapolis. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 June 2026

That same year, the Olsens turned 18 and became the presidents of Dualstar, licensing their likeness to clothing, accessories, fragrances, home goods, and even their own Barbie dolls for Mattel. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Cavitt explained that oversight of lemonade stands varies by local jurisdiction, and some health departments require permits and/or licensing fees for those small operations. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 June 2026

The deal marks the first time Sony has appointed an external licensing agency to develop a global licensing program for the franchise. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Briggs said the measure is designed to eventually pay for itself by requiring institutions receiving initiative funding to return 10% of revenue generated from licensing therapies to the state. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

According to licensing documents, Jordan and his team gave the space an interior remodel and added a bar. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

The Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry, which released three letters sent between itself and the testing board in response to Oklahoma Voice’s open records request, is responsible for licensing optometrists in Oklahoma and regulating industry practices across the state. — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 23 June 2026