Pilot License
/ˈpaɪ.lət ˈlaɪ.səns/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization issued by a competent authority permitting an individual to operate aircraft.
She applied for a pilot license before training to become a commercial aviator.
- (n.) A legal document certifying that a holder has met required standards to fly specific categories of aircraft.
His pilot license specifically certifies him to fly single-engine airplanes.
Forms
- pilot license
- pilot licenses
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Commentary
Use precise terms for the scope and type of pilot license to avoid ambiguity in legal contexts.
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