Licence Definition & Meaning
licence
- noun
- 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
- freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
- a legal document giving official permission to do something
- verb
- authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
"Licence" in song lyrics
See how licence is used in real songs:
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"In the days hanging outside the off licence"
Dizzee Rascal — Dream -
"Cause before long they be forcing us into buying a breathing licence"
DJ Vadim f/ Phi-Life Cypher — Ghetto Rebels -
"And when I get my licence"
Rehab — Miss Jones
Words that rhyme with licence
Usage tips for "licence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "licence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for licence to find words that pair well.