license | |
1. n. A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit. | |
2. n. The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software. | |
3. n. Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech). | |
4. n. Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint. | |
5. v. The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization. | |
It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL. | |
6. v. Authorize officially. | |
I am licensed to practice law in this state. | |