license
[ lahy-suhns ]
/ ˈlaɪ səns /
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noun
verb (used with object), li·censed, li·cens·ing.
to grant authoritative permission or license to.
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Also especially British, li·cence .
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certificate, degree, diploma, licenseDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for license
license
/ (ˈlaɪsəns) /
verb (tr)
to grant or give a licence for (something, such as the sale of alcohol)
to give permission to or for
Derived forms of license
licensable, adjectivelicenser or licensor, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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