under license
idiom
: in a business arrangement where one company gives official permission to another company to do or make something
The company makes computer chips under license from the original manufacturer.
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And Answers For Tuesday, March 18 This release is posted on behalf of Forbes Books (operated by Advantage Media Group under license).
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Marc Jacobs, Dsquared2, Etro, Isabel Marant, Missoni, Moschino and Stuart Weitzman are among the brands also produced under license by Safilo.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
During the Soviet era, India invested heavily in the MiG-21, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited manufacturing a total of 657 under license throughout the decades.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The 100 international doors are still in operation under license.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Marc Jacobs, Dsquared2, Etro, Isabel Marant, Missoni, Moschino and Stuart Weitzman are among the brands also produced under license by Safilo.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
During the Soviet era, India invested heavily in the MiG-21, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited manufacturing a total of 657 under license throughout the decades.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The 100 international doors are still in operation under license.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Under license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20license. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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