licenece

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Licence

Definition:

A licence is an official permission or authorization granted by a competent authority to engage in a particular activity or use something.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: licence
Verb: licence

Senses:

Noun sense 1:

An official document or card issued by a government or regulatory authority to legally permit a specific activity, such as driving, practicing a profession, or operating a business.

Example sentences:

He lost his driver's licence for speeding.
You need a licence to work as a plumber.
The restaurant's liquor licence was revoked due to repeated violations.

Noun sense 2:

Permission or freedom to do or use something within certain limitations and conditions.

Example sentences:

I don't have a licence to access that confidential information.
Do you have a licence to use that copyrighted material?
The homeowner gave us a licence to install solar panels on the roof.

Verb:

Grant permission or authorize.

Example sentences:

The local government must licence all businesses operating within the city.
Before you can legally hunt, you must be licenced by the wildlife department.
The company decided to licence their patented technology to increase revenue.