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license

/ˈlaɪsəns/
noun
  1. A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.

  2. The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.

  3. Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).

verb
  1. To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

    "It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."

  2. Authorize officially.

    "I am licensed to practice law in this state."

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