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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslicencia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /liˈsensja/
"Necesita una licencia para operar este negocio."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An official document, certificate, or permit granting permission to do, use, or own something.
"She finally passed her driving test and received her driver's licence." - 2
Freedom of action or thought; deviation from strict rules for artistic or communicative effect.
"The poet used poetic licence to alter the traditional rhythm of the verse."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French licence, originating from Latin licentia meaning 'freedom, liberty, permission', which stems from licere 'to be permitted'. Over centuries, it evolved to designate an official authorization or permit granted by a competent authority.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Licence" is said worldwide
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licence
Transliteration: /li.sɑ̃s/
"Il a besoin d'un permis de conduire."
Lizenz
Transliteration: /liˈtsɛnt͡s/
"Die Software erfordert eine gültige Lizenz."
licenza
Transliteration: /liˈtʃɛntsa/
"Ho preso la patente di guida l'anno scorso."
licencia
Transliteration: /liˈsensja/
"Necesita una licencia para operar este negocio."
licença
Transliteration: /liˈsẽ.sɐ/
"A licença de pesca foi renovada."
लाइसेंस
Transliteration: laisens
"गाड़ी चलाने के लिए लाइसेंस जरूरी है।"
许可证
Transliteration: xǔkězhèng
"这家餐厅有售酒许可证。"
면허
Transliteration: myeonheo
"그는 운전 면허증을 취득했습니다."
免許
Transliteration: menkyo
"運転免許証を見せてください。"
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