licence
Americannoun
noun
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a certificate, tag, document, etc, giving official permission to do something
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formal permission or exemption
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liberty of action or thought; freedom
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intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect
poetic licence
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excessive freedom
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licentiousness
Etymology
Origin of licence
C14: via Old French and Medieval Latin licentia permission, from Latin: freedom, from licet it is allowed
Example Sentences
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Amplify has already helped Yusuf Hussein to return to work, after he lost his driving licence and his job as a taxi driver and his relationship broke down.
From BBC
At Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday he was sentenced to 13 years in prison, with an additional eight years on licence.
From BBC
The liquor policy which led to the arrests of AAP leaders was introduced by the Kejriwal government in 2021, saying it would curb black market sales, increase revenues and ensure even distribution of liquor licences.
From BBC
But the process has been dogged by disagreements and the electoral board has revoked the TPLF's licence - meaning it cannot contest the upcoming elections.
From BBC
Today, the brand is owned by US drinks giant Keurig Dr Pepper, but Twig's continues to make it under licence for sale in its Wisconsin territory, and it remains an independent company.
From BBC
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