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Definition licence in British English
licence
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈlaɪs(ə)ns/
1
an official document that gives someone permission to do or use something
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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2.1
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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