licence

/ˈlaɪsəns/

IPA: /L AY1 S AH0 N S/

noun

1
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
2
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
3
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
4
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
5
Short for driver's license.
“In order to enter the building, I need to show my license.”

verb

1
To give a formal (usually written) authorization.
“It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.”
2
Authorize officially.
“I am licensed to practice law in this state.”

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