De licentie
Example: Je hebt een licentie nodig om deze software te gebruiken.
Definition
"De licentie" refers to an official permission or authorization that allows a user to legally use software or digital content. It specifies the terms and conditions under which the software can be accessed, installed, or distributed, ensuring lawful usage.
Etymology
The word "de licentie" comes from the Latin 'licentia,' meaning permission or freedom. In Dutch, it adopted this meaning related to legal authorization, especially in contexts like software use. Did you know that licenses originally referred to permits granted by authorities, long before software existed?
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"De licentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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