English > licence: 4 senses > noun 3, communication| Meaning | A legal document giving official permission to do something. |
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| Synonyms | license, permit |
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| Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
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| Narrower | building permit | A document authorizing the holder to construct a building of a particular kind on a particular lot |
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| driver's license, driver's licence, driving license, driving licence | A license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle |
| fishing license, fishing licence, fishing permit | A license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time |
| hunting license, hunting licence, hunting permit, game license | A license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time |
| learner's permit | A document authorizing the bearer to learn to drive an automobile |
| letter of marque, letters of marque, letter of mark and reprisal | A license to a private citizen to seize property of another nation |
| liquor license, liquor licence | A license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages |
| marriage license, marriage licence, wedding license, wedding licence | A license authorizing two people to marry |
| occupation license, occupation licence | A license to pursue a particular occupation |
| pass, liberty chit | A permit to enter or leave a military installation |
| Broader | legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument | (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right |
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| Spanish | licencia, permiso |
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| Catalan | llicència, permís |
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