A licença
Example: Ele pediu a licença para sair mais cedo do trabalho.
Definition
"A licença" refers to an official permission or authorization granted to someone, especially in legal or formal contexts. It allows a person to perform an action or be exempted from a rule, such as taking leave from work or obtaining permission to proceed with a specific activity.
Etymology
The word "a licença" comes from the Latin word 'licentia', meaning freedom or permission. It entered Portuguese through Old French, carrying the sense of formal authorization. Did you know? The root 'lic-' relates to being allowed or permitted, which is the core meaning behind "a licença".
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