special licence
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After the sanctions came into force Thursday morning, NIS said it "had not yet been granted an extension of the special licence from the United States Department of the Treasury".
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
Abramovich was granted a special licence to sell Chelsea, providing he could prove he would not benefit from the sale.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
He says they've done this since 2014, but he was told a special licence would be needed this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2023
The Blues are operating under a special licence from the UK government which ends on 31 May.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2022
Fire Crabs are exported as pets but a special licence is necessary.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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