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or licence
1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the company is seeking license to operate several more power plants in the state
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2
as in delegation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink
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3
as in authorization
the right to act or move freely
military commanders on the ground must be granted considerable license, as wars cannot be micromanaged by people back in Washington
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also licence
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of license
Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
While the company has not listed official backup launch days, its FAA launch license does allow for a liftoff any day through Jan. 12.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But regulators would not license it unless the heating system was redone.
—Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Under its current model, license holders around the world design and make Fila products for their markets.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
While the company has not listed official backup launch days, its FAA launch license does allow for a liftoff any day through Jan. 12.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
The company then licensed it to Sparc to run through a fleet of around 500 stores, some of which were leased by Simon Property, the outlet said.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But regulators would not license it unless the heating system was redone.
—Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for license
Noun
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An asylum-seeker may be able to stay in the U.S. and receive permission to work while their case is pending, which requires them to show up for interviews.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
The Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2025
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Tides turned in February 2020, when the agency received the federal government’s permission to use some leftover grant money to kick-start the project.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Minnesota Democrat has steadily been racking up endorsements from a handful of state party delegations and state party leaders across the country.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Why Is Karen Bass Under Scrutiny—including From Fire Chief Crowley? Bass has faced criticism for being in Ghana with a delegation sent by President Joe Biden to attend the country’s presidential inauguration when the fires broke out.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mexicans remain by far the largest group of people living in the country without authorization, but their share has declined significantly since the 1990s, according to data from the Pew Research Center.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Most people found to be in the country without authorization get a date in immigration court, where a resolution can take years.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By partnering with providers that share their eco-conscious values, Guide to Iceland enables travelers to explore responsibly.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in metropolitan Los Angeles on Friday before gusty weather returns over the weekend to an area that hasn't seen rain in more than eight months.—
MANUEL VALDES, JULIE WATSON, JOHN SEEWER AND HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Evanston Land Use Commission Chair Matt Rodgers said the delay in the timeline is a result of the commission’s incomplete assessment of the zoning code and Envision Evanston caused by the city’s consultant hired to assist the city with implementing both.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Instead the commission, commonly referred to as BCDC, is holding a workshop Thursday to further vet the proposal.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The transforming world of work now offers more freedom to define success in ways that go beyond the traditional corporate ladder of the past.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most Japanese stars who leave for the United States do so after 25, when they are permitted to sign a free-agent contract like Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s $325 million megadeal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The study instantly became a formal part of DOE permit proceedings that Trump would have to address, Public Citizen attorney Tyson Slocum told Axios' Ben Geman. 2.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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The brand becomes dependent on a cycle of constant promotions to maintain visibility but lacks a deeper connection with its audience.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“License.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/license. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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