license

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

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You need a valid driver's license to operate a car.
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The restaurant operates under a food service license.
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permitauthorizationcertificatewarrantsanction
2.

freedom to act or speak as one wishes

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The artist took poetic license with the historical facts.
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He was given full license to make decisions.
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freedomlibertydiscretionlatitudeleeway
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grant a license to (someone or something) to permit the use of something or to allow an activity to take place

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The city council decided to license new street vendors.
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The software is licensed for use on up to five computers.
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authorizepermitallowapprovecertify
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