Licence
Definition
Example
"She got her driving licence yesterday."
"You must show your licence before you can sell medicine in that shop."
"A fishing licence allows people to catch fish in certain lakes and rivers."
Explanation
A licence is an official paper or card that gives you permission to do something. For example, you need a driving licence to drive a car legally. People also get licences for things like running a shop, fishing, or owning a pet dog. It shows that you are allowed to do something and have followed the rules. Some jobs also require special licence; for example, a doctor needs a medical licence to work.
👉 “Licence” is the British spelling for the noun only. In American English, “license” is used for both the noun and the verb, and this same spelling (“license”) is also used for the verb in British English.