a legal document giving official permission to do something

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

excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

authorize officially

a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)

the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it

a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number

a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)

given official approval to act

a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick

someone to whom a license is granted

an official who can issue a license or give authoritative permission (especially one who licenses publications)