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or licence
1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the company is seeking license to operate several more power plants in the state
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2
as in delegation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink
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3
as in authorization
the right to act or move freely
military commanders on the ground must be granted considerable license, as wars cannot be micromanaged by people back in Washington
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also licence
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of license
Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
This week, the board renewed his license again for another two years.
—Mara Silvers, ProPublica, 26 Feb. 2025
Barry Cousins, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
That equals billions in revenue from a library of 20 million musical works licensed by streaming services, cable TV, radio and satellite radio, and many other types of businesses, according to ASCAP, from retailers to hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What's next: Business personal property and license tax filings are due March 1, but late fees won't be assessed this year until after March 31, so business owners have time to set up their accounts.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
This week, the board renewed his license again for another two years.
—Mara Silvers, ProPublica, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
However, when buyers never get licensed or learn how to use them properly, this leaves a massive, untapped potential for emergency communication.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
That equals billions in revenue from a library of 20 million musical works licensed by streaming services, cable TV, radio and satellite radio, and many other types of businesses, according to ASCAP, from retailers to hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for license
Noun
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Alas for true love and territorial aspirations, on his way back to St. Petersburg for further orders and permission to marry, Rezanov got sick, again and again, and finally died after falling from his horse.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX now has permission to launch its Starship megarocket for the eighth time.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Ukrainian delegation left the White House soon after.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Reports indicate that Trump later directed his officials to dismiss the Ukrainian delegation from the White House, despite their objections.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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A couple was arrested after allegedly attempting to board an American Airlines flight without authorization, leading to a physical altercation in which one individual allegedly threw coffee on an airline staff member, police said.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Digital platforms, including mobile apps, chatbots and social media, can enable companies to engage with customers in real time and provide instant responses to queries and concerns.—
Naeem Ghauri,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Treasury remains committed to disrupting the schemes that enable Iran to send its deadly weapons abroad to its terrorist proxies and other destabilizing actors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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In 1971, for example, the commission's predecessor issued a license to General Electric Company to store nuclear waste at a standalone facility.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The commission labeled the infractions as Security Level IV, the lowest level issued by the NRC.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The gathering has become a hub for global Bitcoin leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore Bitcoin adoption, circular economies, and financial freedom.—
Abubakar Nur Khalil,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Other democracies will no longer see the United States as a reliable partner in protecting freedom and peace.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And Michigan remembers the harmful EV mandates that have forced compliance rather than actually allowing a regulatory environment that permits innovation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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However, national parks would close, security reviews to help defend against hacking would stop, civil litigation in courts would stop, and environmental and permitting reviews would stop.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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In addition to sharing across all internal communication channels, consider developing compelling narratives for public promotion as part of a greater PR or advertising strategy.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jeanie Buss is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, and co-owner and promoter of the U.S. women’s professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
3 Mar. 2025
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“License.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/license. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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