license

[US]/ˈlaɪsns/
[UK]/ˈlaɪsns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. official permission to do or own something; a document that proves one has this permission
v. to give official permission for something to happen; to give a license to

Phrases & Collocations

driver's license

business license

license plate

professional license

driving license

export license

import license

license agreement

license number

compulsory license

license system

license key

marriage license

license contract

license fee

license plate number

work license

full license

license tax

Example Sentences

a license to drive a car

was given license to depart;

Her license was revoked.

The doctor is licensed to practise medicine.

a license fee; tuition fees.

a licensed taxi operator.

They have licensed the private hotel.

This shop is licensed to sell tobacco.

to include an unaltered copy of this License

a pharmacist licensed to practice in two states.

The foreign guest has a license on the person.

It is always a good idea to sell through a licensed dealer.

a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

BP has been licensed to drill for oil in the area.

the company expect that the drug will be licensed for use in the USA within the next year.

Real-world Examples

I lost my license for six months.

Source: And Then There Were None

Hawaii issued 40 licenses for same-sex marriage.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

I never got my license. Never needed to.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Do you have a driver license and the identification, please?

Source: Collection of Interesting Stories

I opened my private practice as soon as I was licensed.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

This vehicle requires no license to operate.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

Let him drive. Does he have a license?

Source: Friends Season 7

What if your driver's license is suspended?

Source: CNN Selected August 2015 Collection

" Stopped to get the license for tomorrow, ma'am."

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

" So when I get my license… " he began.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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