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License

Noun, Verb
UK /ˈlaɪ.səns/
US /ˈlaɪ.səns/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(n) : Official permission to do something, usually written on a paper or card.
(v) : To give someone official permission.

Example

"(n) : She got her driving licence yesterday."

"(n) : You must show your licence before you can sell medicine in that shop."

"(v) : The school licensed him to use the computer lab after he finished the safety training."

Explanation

A license is an official paper or card that gives you permission to do something. For example, you need a driving license to drive a car legally. People also get licenses 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. “License” can also be a verb, which means to give someone official permission. For example, the city licensed the new food stall.

👉 License” is the American spelling for both the noun and the verb. In British English, “licence” is the noun, and “license” is the verb.

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