under license
idiom
: in a business arrangement where one company gives official permission to another company to do or make something
The company makes computer chips under license from the original manufacturer.
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This release is posted on behalf of Forbes Books (operated by Advantage Media Group under license).
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Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
All Registered Trademarks, used under license by White Claw Seltzer Works, Chicago, IL.
—Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024
Wade said that the business is looking at opportunities to open in North America under license and that beyond its U.K. expansion, the U.S. is the most likely next destination.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Dar Al Arkan has agreed to use the Trump name and logo under license for that hotel, which is not owned by the Trump Organization.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 1 July 2024
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Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
All Registered Trademarks, used under license by White Claw Seltzer Works, Chicago, IL.
—Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024
Wade said that the business is looking at opportunities to open in North America under license and that beyond its U.K. expansion, the U.S. is the most likely next destination.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Dar Al Arkan has agreed to use the Trump name and logo under license for that hotel, which is not owned by the Trump Organization.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 1 July 2024
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“Under license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20license. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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