licences
noun
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A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
verb
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To give a formal (usually written) authorization.
Example: It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.
Authorize officially.
Example: I am licensed to practice law in this state.