License Agreement

/ˈlaɪsəns əˌɡriˈmɛnt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract whereby the licensor grants the licensee permission to use property, typically intellectual property, under defined conditions.
    The software company and the developer signed a license agreement to authorize use of the code.
  2. (n.) An agreement granting rights to engage in an activity otherwise restricted by law or regulation.
    The broadcasting company obtained a license agreement to operate on the assigned frequency.

Forms

  • license agreements

Commentary

Commonly used in intellectual property contexts; clarity on scope and duration is essential in drafting.

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