Cool MateLicence
UK /["/ˈlaɪsns/"]/US /["/ˈlaɪsns/"]/
Definition
an official document that shows that permission has been given to do, own or use something
In simple words: A legal document that allows you to do something.
Examples
- He obtained a driving licence after passing the test.
- The restaurant was shut down for operating without a proper licence.
- She has a fishing licence that allows her to catch trout in the lake.
- In some countries, a business licence is required to operate legally.
- The artist felt he had the licence to express his feelings through his work.
- Creative licence can sometimes lead to unconventional art.
Usage notes
Commonly used when discussing legal permissions like driving. Less formal in everyday conversation, but still a standard term.
Grammar pattern
licence + object
Memory hint
Think of 'license' like a 'license plate' on a car.
Collocations
- valid
- full
- special
- have
- hold
- buy
- expire
- run out
- fee
- holder
- number
- in a/the licence
- under a/the licence
- under licence
- the holder of a licence
Synonyms
- permit
- authorization
- certificate
- endorsement
Antonyms
- prohibition
- forbiddance
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'licence' (UK) with 'license' (US) spelling.
- Using it as a verb; remember 'license' is the verb form.
- Mispronouncing it as 'lice-ence' instead of 'ly-sense'.