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LICENSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word License.

How to pronounce license:

US

License - as a noun

Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
licence11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liberty12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

Example: "When liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
licence11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liberty12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
permission14permit10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorisation16authorization25empowerment20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

License - as a verb

Authorize officially

Example: "I am licensed to practice law in this state"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
certify15licence11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorise12authorize21clear7pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She passed her driving test and got her driver's license."
"He was caught driving without a valid license."
"The company obtained a license to operate in the country."
"I need to renew my fishing license before the weekend."
"In order to use the software, you must purchase a license."
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Word Game Points

Is LICENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, license is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LICENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LICENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, license is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LICENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LICENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, license is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LICENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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