A licença
Example: Ela pediu a licença para sair mais cedo do trabalho.
Definition
"A licença" is a formal permission granted to someone, allowing them to do something that would otherwise be restricted or prohibited, such as leaving work early, taking time off, or performing a specific action legally or officially.
Etymology
The word "a licença" comes from the Latin 'licentia,' meaning freedom or permission. It entered Portuguese through Old French 'licence.' Did you know that originally 'licentia' implied a kind of freedom to act without restraint, which makes sense given how important permissions are in law today?
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