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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
Noun
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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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The Ukrainian delegation left the White House soon after.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And support for Ukraine from the U.S. and Europe accelerated, including an authorization to use long-range American weapons to strike militarily strategic targets within Russia.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The ruling is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities to strengthen immigration enforcement and conduct mass deportations of migrants who are in the country without legal authorization.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 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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This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mullen is given wide, dictator-like powers that Congress and the president were seemingly overjoyed to hand over to the commission.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The commission agreed to increase the numbers of mandatory pit stops in the Race.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The permitting process has sparked fighting in the Charlotte region over the years between farmers who say the sludge is a cost-effective fertilizer and residents concerned about the potential health and environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The brand is currently running a special promotion across its current sale section—use the code EXTRA at checkout to score an additional 50 percent off select items.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2025
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This year’s award went to the River Roads Festival in Easthampton, Mass. The Spirit of Folk Awards are presented to people and organizations actively involved in the promotion and preservation of folk music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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“License.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/license. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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