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How to pronounce license
Say it like this: /ˈlaɪsəns/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does license mean?
nounA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
“Hello. I would like to buy a fish licence please.”
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
verbTo authorize officially.
“I am licensed to practice law in this state.”
To give formal authorization to use.
“It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.”
To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.
“The filmmakers licensed several iconic 80's songs for the soundtrack.”
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