licence
Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪsəns]
Word
Context: "legal permission"
(noun) a special document that allows someone to do something legally. For example, when you want to drive a car, you need a driving licence to show that you are allowed to do that.
Example
She showed her driving licence to the policeman when he asked for it.
Example
He doesn't have a licence, so he cannot legally drive a car.
Example
Do you have a licence to operate this equipment?
Context: "grant permission"
(verb) to give someone official permission to do something. Like when a teacher lets a student go out early, they are licensing that action.
Example
The school licensed the students to use the new software for their project.
Example
They did not license anyone to borrow the tools without permission.
Example
Who will license the students to use the new art supplies?
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