poetic licence
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He wouldn't elaborate about any poetic licence being taken in the movie.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
And while Johnny Rotten asserted dubious poetic licence in rhyming “Queen” with “fascist regime”, to sing about anarchy in the kingdom of Spain was to risk being taken literally.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 11, 2020
You're in for a treat if you like your period drama served with lashings of schoolboy history, a few large dollops of poetic licence, and tastefully presented by someone wearing a comfy cashmere cardy.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2017
France is a place where authors and artists are granted a special status – a kind of poetic licence or artistic immunity.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2011
According to the rustic rhyme, it changes its tune in June, which is probably poetic licence rather than the fruits of actual observation.
From Birds in the Calendar by Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George)
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