license

Definitions

A permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade.

Freedom of behavior or speech, especially when used in a way considered unacceptable or unrestrained.

To grant official permission to do, use, or own something.

Examples

You must present your driver's license to the officer upon request.

The software company granted the university a license to use their program for research.

He was granted a license to practice medicine after years of rigorous training.

Synonyms

permit authorization sanction warrant charter franchise allowance

Antonyms

prohibition ban veto restriction refusal denial interdiction