Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪsəns/
noun a formal or official permission to do something
A1 I need a license to drive a car.
A2 She got her fishing license last week.
B1 You must have a valid license to operate the machinery.
B2 He applied for a license to open his own business.
C1 The company was granted a license to use the patented technology.
C2 The artist's license allows them to create and sell their original work.
verb to grant or give a license to
A1 I need to license my dog before we can take him to the park.
A2 She licensed her car last week so she can drive legally.
B1 In order to use the software, you must license it first.
B2 The company decided to license their product to a larger corporation.
C1 After years of hard work, he finally licensed his invention and started a successful business.
C2 The artist chose to license his artwork to a gallery for a substantial fee.
formal He applied for a license to operate his new business.
informal I finally got my driver's license!
slang I heard he got his 'party license' last weekend.
figurative She felt like she had a license to speak her mind after the promotion.
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