licencing

/L AY1 S AH0 N S IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

    โ€œIt was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.โ€

  2. 2

    Authorize officially.

    โ€œI am licensed to practice law in this state.โ€

noun
  1. 1

    A giving of license to do something; sanction.

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