La licencia
Example: Para abrir el negocio, necesitamos obtener la licencia municipal.
Definition
"La licencia" refers to an official permit or authorization granted by a competent authority that allows individuals or businesses to carry out certain activities legally, such as opening a business or performing regulated tasks.
Etymology
The word "la licencia" comes from the Latin 'licentia,' meaning freedom or permission. Originally, it referred to liberty or allowance, evolving in legal contexts to signify formal permission granted by authorities. Did you know that 'licentia' also gave rise to the English word 'license'?
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"La licencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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