Meaning of 'license'

noun

the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization

Example: "I issued a creative license so they could use my images."

Synonyms: permission permit

noun

a legal document giving official permission to do something

Synonyms: permit licence

noun

freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)

Synonyms: licence

noun

excessive freedom

Synonyms: licence

verb

authorize officially

Example: "I am licensed to practice law in this state"

Synonyms: licence certify