license
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/ˈlaɪsns/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪsns/
to officially allow someone to do, own, or use something
The government licensed the company to sell this new product.
政府授权该公司销售这种新产品。
an official document that shows you are allowed to do, own, or use something
You need a license to drive a car.
你需要一个驾照才能开车。
the freedom to do or say what you want, often something not allowed
The children had too much license to do whatever they wanted.
孩子们有太多的自由去做他们想做的事情。
the freedom to behave in a way that is not considered proper or moral