license
noun
formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
licensing
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present participleof license.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The report said that "fiscal reform and a pragmatic approach to licensing could unlock investment and improve long-term energy security".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"All German exports of military technology and equipment to Israel -- as to any country -- are subject to strict licensing requirements which exceed international requirements," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The fossils had been uncovered by archaeologists who were monitoring the Davinópolis construction project as part of environmental licensing requirements.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
After that, I started browsing the library website differently: less like a catalog, more like a streaming service with unusually eccentric licensing agreements.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“They’ll catch up with her when they match what she said today with what’s in the licensing files,” Gay said.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
