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license

Pronunciation: [/ˈlaɪ.səns/]

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license: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use license in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “official document”

(noun) a legal document that gives you permission to do something. It's like a special paper that says you're allowed to do a specific activity, like drive a car or run a business.

Example

He needed to show his driver's license to rent a car.

Example

She was fined for driving without a license.

Example

Do you have to renew your license every year?

Context: “grant permission”

(verb) to give official permission for something. It's when someone in charge says it's okay for you to do a specific thing.

Example

The city council decided to license the new restaurant to operate in the area.

Example

The company refused to license their technology to competitors.

Example

Can they license their music for use in the commercial?

How to pronounce license

Pronunciation: [/ˈlaɪ.səns/]

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