license
🇺🇸
/ˈlaɪsns/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪsns/
verb
R
to officially allow someone to do, own, or use something
The government licensed the company to sell this new product.
noun
B2
an official document that shows you are allowed to do, own, or use something
You need a license to drive a car.
R
the freedom to do or say what you want, often something not allowed
The children had too much license to do whatever they wanted.
R
the freedom to behave in a way that is not considered proper or moral
translation
to officially allow someone to do, own, or use something
an official document that shows you are allowed to do, own, or use something; the freedom to do or say what you want, often something not allowed; the freedom to behave in a way that is not considered proper or moral
Word Forms
3rd Present
licenses
Past
licensed
Perfect
licensed
Progressive
licensing
Plural
licenses