licence
noun
Simple meaning
UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore standard spelling of license.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlaɪsəns
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Definition
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noun
UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore standard spelling of license.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore standard spelling of license.
Used this way, licence is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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Compound terms
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A license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle.
A license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time.
A license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time.
A license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages.
A license authorizing two people to marry.
A license to pursue a particular occupation.
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Sense: uK or Canada or Australia or South Africa
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