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licenses

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪsənz]

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

Context: “law and regulation”

(noun) a license is an official document that gives someone permission to do something, like drive a car or open a business. It is like a ticket that says you can do something that is controlled by rules.

Example

Maria received her driver's license after passing the test.

Example

John couldn't drive because he did not have a valid license.

Example

Do you know how to get a license to operate a boat?

Context: “granting permission”

(verb) to license something means to give permission to someone to use or do something. For example, a music artist can license their song for a movie, allowing the film makers to use it.

Example

The company licensed the software to schools for educational use.

Example

They did not license the material, so it couldn’t be used in the project.

Example

Have you ever licensed your artwork for commercial use?

How to pronounce licenses

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪsənz]

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