Word LICENCE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

licence

🇺🇸 [ˈlaɪsəns]

Meanings

An official document or authorization allowing someone to engage in a specific activity. Licences are often issued by governments or institutions and require compliance with certain standards. They serve as proof of permission and legitimacy.

Examples

• She applied for a driver's licence.
• He lost his fishing licence and needed a new one.
• The company was granted a licence to operate.

Synonyms

permit • authorization • certification

Antonyms

ban • prohibition • restriction