license

/lˈa‌ɪsəns/

/ˈɫaɪsəns/

[noun] [verb]

License

[NOUN]

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

synonyms : permit

freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

synonyms : permission

permit

excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

an official permission, given by the owner or author, that clearly states the specific rights and conditions under which others can use, distribute, or share the work

to license

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to officially authorize the use, practice, or production of something

synonyms : certify

antonyms : decertify

Examples

1. Licenses to work the fishing grounds in a specific area.

2. During the tech boom, some startups had a license to print money with their innovative products.

3. With the new product's popularity, the company seems to have a license to print money.

4. If the investment works out as planned, it could be a license to print money for the investors.