License
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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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.
- Ellipsis of driver's license.
"In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."
Verb
- To authorize officially.
"I am licensed to practice law in this state."
- (applied to a piece of intellectual property) To give formal authorization to use.
"It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."
- To give formal authorization to use.
"It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."
- To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.
"The filmmakers licensed several iconic 80's songs for the soundtrack."
- To give permission or freedom to; accept.
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