license

license is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Other spellings

• licence

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlaɪsəns/
• SAMPA: /"laIs@ns/
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Noun

Singular license

Plural licenses

1. A license is an official piece of paper that allows you to do something, such as drive, open a business, etc.

   I got my driver's license when I was 16 years old.

Verb

Plain form license

Third-person singular licenses

Past tense licensed

Past participle licensed

Present participle licensing

1. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.

   It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.

2. Officially authorize.

   I am licensed to practice law in this state.

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