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licences

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪsənsɪz]

Word

Context: “legal permission”

(noun) a licence is an official document that allows you to do something. It means you have permission to drive a car, own a pet, or run a business.

Example

She proudly showed her driving licence when she passed the test.

Example

He couldn't drive because he didn't have a valid licence.

Example

Do you need a licence to operate that machine?

Context: “authorization”

(noun) a licence can also mean permission to use something, like software or music. It lets you use things in a legal way.

Example

He bought a software licence to use the program legally.

Example

Without a proper licence, using that music in the video could get you in trouble.

Example

Do you have a licence for that song you want to play?

Context: “grant permission”

(verb) to licence means to give someone official permission to do something. For example, a city might licence a restaurant to serve food.

Example

The city will licence the new restaurant next week.

Example

They didn't licence the event because it didn't meet safety standards.

Example

When will they licence the new business in the neighborhood?

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