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Common collocations with licence in British Collocation

licence noun

UK /ˈlaɪs(ə)ns/

type of licence

full
provisional
special

You must be aged 21 or over and have had a full driving licence for at least three years.

officially accepted

valid

It is illegal to drive on the highways without a valid licence.

driving
entertainment
export
import
liquor
operating
software
TV
user

We will need some ID, e.g. driving licence or council tax letter.

give someone a licence

award (someone)
grant (someone)
issue

The Coal Authority grants licences for coal exploration and extraction.

The majority of aircraft were manufactured under licence in the United States.

get a licence

buy
get
obtain
purchase
receive

If you want to do street collections you are required to obtain a licence from the local authority.

ask for a licence

apply for

If you are applying for a provisional licence, you should indicate this on the application form.

have a licence

have
hold

If you hold a licence for the most recent version of the software, you can purchase a licence upgrade.

officially say a licence is no longer legal

revoke
take away

The channel was told it would have its broadcasting licence revoked unless drastic measures were taken.

lose a licence

lose

Drivers whose breath tests are positive face losing their licence for 12 months.

ask for a licence to continue longer

renew

The hotel’s application to renew its entertainment licence is due to be heard on December 14.

need a licence

need
require

If you have a mains-operated television in your room you need a licence for it.