license

• Substantiv, das eine offizielle Genehmigung oder ein Dokument bezeichnet, das die Erlaubnis erteilt, etwas zu besitzen, zu nutzen oder zu tun, oder die Freiheit, etwas zu tun.

A noun referring to official permission or a document granting permission to own, use, or do something, or to freedom of action.

1. B1formal

   A document or permit that gives official permission to do, own, or use something.

   Lizenz

   • He applied for a driver's license last week.
   • The restaurant needs a liquor license to serve alcohol.
   • She renewed her business license for another year.

   Synonymeauthorizationcertificatecharterpasspermitwarrant

   Antonymebandenialprohibitionrefusal

2. Freedom to actB2formal

   Freedom to deviate from rules or standards, often in a creative or artistic context.

   Freiheit zu handeln

   • The artist took poetic license with the historical facts.
   • The director used creative license to change the ending of the story.
   • He was given license to make decisions on behalf of the team.

   Synonymefreedomlatitudeleewayliberty

   Antonymeconstraintlimitationrestriction

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine offizielle Erlaubnis oder Berechtigung für etwas zu erteilen.

A verb used to indicate the act of granting official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something.

1. Grant official permissionB2formal

   To give someone official permission to do, use, or own something.

   Lizenzieren

   • The government licensed the company to produce pharmaceuticals.
   • She is licensed to practice law in New York.
   • The restaurant was licensed to sell alcohol.

   Synonymeaccreditauthorizecertifycharterempowerpermitsanctionwarrant

   Antonymebandenyforbidprohibitrefuserevoke

2. Authorize use of intellectual propertyC1formal

   To grant permission to use a patent, trademark, or copyrighted material.

   Lizenzieren

   • The software company licensed its technology to a foreign partner.
   • The author licensed the film rights to a production studio.
   • They licensed the song for use in a commercial.

   Synonymeallowauthorizegrantpermitsanction