licence

US /ˈlaɪ.səns/
UK /ˈlaɪ.səns/
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1.

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (British English spelling)

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You need a valid driving licence to operate a vehicle.
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The restaurant operates under a special food and beverage licence.
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permitauthorizationcertificatewarrantsanction
2.

freedom to act however one wishes (British English spelling)

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The artist took poetic licence with the historical facts.
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His rude comments were an example of excessive licence.
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freedomlibertylatitudediscretionautonomy
1.

grant a licence to (British English spelling)

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The council decided to licence the new street performers.
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The software is licenced for use on up to five computers.
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authorizepermitallowsanctionapprove
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driving licence