licence

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; - Will Durant; - Edmund Burke
noun freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
noun a legal document giving official permission to do something

‘Touts for licences,’ replied Sam. — The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens
Elections in England, popular licence, 27. — William Pitt and national revival, J. Holland (John Holland) Rose
Where are your licences?" said the policeman. — A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories, Beatrix Potter

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