Synonyms for Licence & Similar Words

Definition of licence

noun
  1. 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
  2. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
  3. a legal document giving official permission to do something

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Writing tips for "licence"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like certify, license can replace "licence" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

"Licence" in song lyrics

See how licence is used in real songs:

  • "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

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