Law License
/ˈlɔː laɪsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization or permit granted by a legal authority allowing an individual or entity to engage in a specified activity or profession.
She obtained a law license to practice as an attorney in the state.
- (n.) A formal credential issued by a governmental or regulatory body certifying that a person meets the required qualifications to practice law.
Passing the bar exam is required before receiving a law license.
Forms
- law license
- law licenses
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Commentary
The term typically refers to the credential permitting legal practice; usage often overlaps with 'license to practice law.'
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