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Definition licence in British English

licence noun

noun
/ˈlaɪs(ə)ns/
1

an official document that gives someone permission to do or use something

Example

Have you got your driving licence yet?

Example

He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence.

Example

Anyone caught driving dangerously will automatically lose their licence.

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2

freedom to say or do what you want

Example

The designers were allowed great licence to let their imaginations run.

Example

Being angry doesn't give you licence to treat others so rudely.

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2.1

freedom in art or literature to do things that are not traditional, real, or accurate in order to create impressive effects

Example

poetic licence

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Definition licence in British English