The license
Example: License grants permission to perform regulated activity
Definition
"The license" is an official authorization or legal permission that allows an individual or organization to perform a regulated activity, such as driving, practicing a profession, or operating a business, under specific conditions set by a governing authority.
Etymology
The word "license" comes from the Latin 'licentia,' meaning 'freedom' or 'permission.' It evolved through Old French into Middle English, where it began to denote official permission to do something, especially in legal or formal contexts.
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"The license" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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