A licença
Example: Ela pediu a licença para sair mais cedo do trabalho hoje.
Definition
"A licença" refers to official permission or authorization granted to someone to do something, often involving a formal request or approval. For example, it can mean the leave or permit someone asks for to be excused from work or other responsibilities.
Etymology
The word "a licença" comes from the Latin 'licentia,' meaning freedom or permission. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to denote formal authorization or leave, reflecting the idea of being allowed to do something that otherwise might be restricted.
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