/ˈlaɪ.səns/
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Meaning
An official paper or card that lets you do something, such as drive a car. Britain spells the noun "licence" and keeps "license" for the verb.
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Word origin
From Latin licentia, meaning freedom or permission to do something.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- licentia
Grammar
Examples
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Britain writes the noun "licence"; America writes "license".
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Here the "license" is official permission written on paper.
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The verb is spelled "license" in both Britain and America.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 11: licence, heh, bowl and 7 more words.