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1
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the company is seeking license to operate several more power plants in the state
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2
as in delegation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
a restaurant owner has to get a license to serve food and drink
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as in authorization
the right to act or move freely
military commanders on the ground must be granted considerable license, as wars cannot be micromanaged by people back in Washington
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also licence
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of license
Emma Whitford, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The misclassification of voters from federal-only to full-ballot voters was blamed on a glitch in state databases involving drivers' licenses and the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Netflix will license the rights to Universal’s full animation and live-action film slate in some of those future windows.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Revenue from issuing gambling licenses supports early childhood literary programs at public elementary schools.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The misclassification of voters from federal-only to full-ballot voters was blamed on a glitch in state databases involving drivers' licenses and the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Additionally, starting in 2027, the U.S. rights to live-action films from the studio will also be licensed onto the service no later than eight months following theatrical release after the premium video on-demand window and following an initial four-month streaming release onto Peacock.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Netflix will license the rights to Universal’s full animation and live-action film slate in some of those future windows.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for license
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Be Skeptical of App Requests: Always scrutinize requests for extensive permissions.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is kind of what Meta is now letting military contractors do with Llama in the U.S., only without its permission.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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As a number of long-serving members have retired in recent years, Moore has become the de facto dean of Wisconsin’s House delegation.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Only the states with clear delegation majorities (either Democratic or Republican) cast votes for a candidate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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That attitude ties in with another of the DOL’s principles, which recommends that AI should be used only to enable workers, which, in turn, could improve their job quality.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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This also enables her husband to work, too, but there’s a catch (at least in OP’s mind).Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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If only the commission had similar power to protect all of the state’s communities.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sales and marketing expenses fell to $12.5 million, due to lower advertising costs and commission expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bizarre cultural norms The Democratic Party at its best stands for fairness and freedom.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Non-doms face a major tax hit The U.K.’s non-dom regime is a 200-year-old tax rule, which permits people living in the U.K., but who are domiciled elsewhere, to avoid paying tax on income and capital gains earned overseas for up to 15 years.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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For this vital right to be effective, election officials must be permitted to do their jobs free from improper partisan influence, physical threats, or any other conduct designed to intimidate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Outset Medical is involved in litigation, including two stockholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the promotion and marketing of its Tablo Hemodialysis System.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveraging data across category, channel and customer segmentation is the smart way to determine whether promotions will be necessary or not.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“License.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/license. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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