Synonyms for license
ˈlaɪ sənsli·cense

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1. license

   In general terms, it may be said that freedom is absolute, liberty relative; freedom is the absence of restraint, liberty is primarily the removal or avoidance of restraint; in its broadest sense, it is the state of being exempt from the domination of others or from restricting circumstances. Freedom and liberty are constantly interchanged; the slave is set at liberty, or gains his freedom; but freedom is the nobler word. Independence is said of states or nations, freedom and liberty of individuals; the independence of the United States did not secure liberty or freedom to its slaves. Liberty keeps quite strictly to the thought of being clear of restraint or compulsion; freedom takes a wider range, applying to other oppressive influences; thus, we speak of freedom from annoyance or intrusion. License is, in its limited sense, a permission or privilege granted by adequate authority, a bounded liberty; in the wider sense, license is an ignoring and defiance of all that should restrain, and a reckless doing of all that individual caprice or passion may choose to do — a base and dangerous counterfeit of freedom. Compare ALLOW; PERMISSION.

   Synonyms:
   emancipation, freedom, independence, liberty

   Antonyms:
   captivity, compulsion, constraint, imprisonment, necessity, obligation, oppression, serfdom, servitude, slavery, superstition, thraldom

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1. licenset

   Synonyms:
   permit, allow, indulge

   Antonyms:
   restraint, disallow, withhold, forbid, prohibit

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. license, licence, permitnoun

   a legal document giving official permission to do something

   Synonyms:
   licence, permission, permit

2. license, licencenoun

   freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)

   Synonyms:
   licence, permission, permit

3. license, licencenoun

   excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

   "when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"- Will Durant; "the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum"- Edmund Burke

   Synonyms:
   licence, permission, permit

4. license, permission, permitverb

   the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

   Synonyms:
   licence, permission, permit

5. license, licence, certifyverb

   authorize officially

   "I am licensed to practice law in this state"

   Synonyms:
   indorse, demonstrate, evidence, attest, licence, manifest, certify, endorse

Matched Categories

1. • Authorize
   • Liberty

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1. licensenoun

   Synonyms:
   permission, privilege, leave, right

2. licensenoun

   Synonyms:
   permit, warrant

3. licensenoun

   Synonyms:
   laxity, excessive liberty, exorbitant freedom

4. licenseverb

   Synonyms:
   permit, allow, grant authority to, give a permit or warrant to

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1. licensenoun

   Synonyms:
   privilege, right, lawlessness, anarchy

2. licenseverb

   Synonyms:
   legalize, permit

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1. List of paraphrases for "license":

   licence, licensing, leave, licenses, licences, permit, permits, licensed, leave-of-absence, enrolment, authorization

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How to use license in a sentence?

1. Jane Castor:

   We sent out a letter from our city attorney to over 100 bars and restaurants just reminding them of what the orders are now in the state of Florida and then any violations could result in a loss of a liquor license. So, that usually gets the bars' attention.

2. Doug Richards:

   Matt was doing everything he was supposed to do and everything he was trained to do, even if he didn't carry the special Denver security license, it didn't stop Pinkerton from sending Matt into that job and it doesn't change the fact that Matt was acting in self-defense.

3. Mike Lawlor:

   There are many undocumented immigrants driving without a driver's license who aren’t insured or registered, and we believe making that possible is very important.

4. Juliana Salazar:

   Licenses here are also much cheaper than abroad, we are talking of $ 15,000 to $ 20,000 per license, and an initial investment of roughly $ 100,000 to start producing here, which is a lot of money in Colombia, but a smaller investment than if you look at Germany, Spain or the United States.

5. Judge Emma Arbuthnot:

   I would've thought, if I were to renew the license, 18 months would be rather too long.