Licence
/ˈlaɪsns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal permission granted by a competent authority to do something that would otherwise be unlawful.
The company obtained a licence to operate a radio station.
- (v.) To grant a licence to someone, authorizing them to do something.
The city council licensed several new food vendors.
Forms
- licenses
- licensed
- licensing
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Commentary
In British English, 'licence' is the noun form, while 'license' is the verb; in American English, 'license' serves both functions.
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