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license

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/ˈlaɪsəns/ · li-cense

A legal permission or entitlement granted by an authority to do something.

Meanings

nounformal

A legal permission or entitlement granted by an authority to do something.

وہ قانونی اجازت یا حق جو کسی اختیار سے کچھ کرنے کے لئے دیا جاتا ہے۔

لائسنس

license

Synonyms

permitauthorizationcertificationاجازتاختیارتصدیق

Antonyms

prohibitionbanforbiddanceممنوعپابندیروکنا

Common Collocations

  • driver's license
  • business license
  • fishing license

Example Sentences

You need a license to drive a car.

آپ کو گاڑی چلانے کے لئے ایک لائسنس کی ضرورت ہے۔

Aap ko gaari chalayne ke liye ek license ki zaroorat hai.

He applied for a license to operate a restaurant.

اس نے ریستوران چلانے کے لئے ایک لائسنس کے لئے درخواست دی۔

Us ne restaurant chalane ke liye ek license ke liye darkhwast di.

The organization is responsible for issuing licenses.

یہ تنظیم لائسنس جاری کرنے کی ذمہ دار ہے۔

Yeh tanzeem license jari karne ki zimmedar hai.

Easily Confused With

licence:The word 'licence' is the British English spelling, while 'license' is the American English spelling.

Word Family

licensed
adjectiveلائسنس یافتہ
licensing
nounلائسنسنگ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a license as a pass that gives you 'freedom' to do something.

Imagine holding a driver's license in your hand, which enables you to drive.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "licentia" — freedom, liberty

First known use: 14th century

The word 'license' comes from the Latin 'licentia', meaning freedom or liberty, and was adopted into Middle English. It historically refers to the permission granted for an action.