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license

/ˈlaɪsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does license mean?

noun

A document giving official permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession. A license can also refer to the permission itself, rather than the document.

Example

"The driver needed a license to operate the vehicle."

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