License
/ˈlaɪsəns/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of License
noun
- A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
- The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
- Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
- Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
- Short for driver's license.
"In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."
verb
- To give a formal (usually written) authorization.
"It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."
- Authorize officially.
"I am licensed to practice law in this state."
Anagrams of License
Letter Values
l1
i1
c3
e1
n1
s1
e1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With License
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "License"
License is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "license" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "License" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "license" is a low-scoring word.